Building the Future of Learning

Start with the Why Aging Facilities Phase Two of a master plan Safety concerns at McCamley Field Expand opportunities for students and our Community

Facilities Master Planning Process Phase 1 began with the 2008 bond issue – – Replace Central High School – Renovate Northern High School – Replace Lake Center Elementary – Build 12 th Street Elementary – Build Zylman Maintenance/Transportation Facility – Close Administration Building and move to renovated Waylee Elementary Facilities Master Planning Process

Phase 2 – Designing for the Future Process resulting in 2 proposals on the November 3 ballot >Proposal 1 – Middle Schools, Moving PCEC Programs, Pools, Technology, and Buses >Proposal 2 – Stadium/Event Facilities Phase 3 – Elementary Schools Facilities Master Planning Process

Designing for the Future our master facilities planning process See the process, research, and recommendations on our website.

Research

Middle Schools, Technology & Service and Athletic & Event facilities Replace Central Middle School (1957) Replace North Middle School (1961) Update West Middle School (1972) Replace Aquatics Facilities (early 1970’s) Upgrade Technology & Services Replace Buses Build a stadium/event facility at each high school

Taxpayer Impact – Proposals 1 & 2 $144M Total Bonds Issued Home Market Value Home Taxable Value * Estimated Annual Increase (1.55 mills) Estimated Monthly Increase $100,000$ 50,000$ 77.50$ 6.46 $150,000$ 75,000$116.25$ 9.69 $200,000$100,000$155.00$12.92 $300,000$150,000$232.50$19.38 Average Portage Home* * Based on City of Portage assessment information for average taxable values in our community. ** The estimated total millage will increase from 5.3 mills to 6.85 mills in 2016.

Debt Millage Rate Comparison

Where will the money go? Proposal 1 MIDDLE SCHOOLS SITES & PCEC$ 99.3M (site work, design, construction) AQUATIC FACILITIES $ 18.5M TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES$ 6.0M BUSES$ 3.0M BOND ISSUANCE COSTS$ 1.2M Total for Proposal 1$128.0M Proposal 2 ATHLETIC & EVENT FACILITIES$ 16.0M GRAND TOTAL $144.0M

See For Yourself Tours Sometimes people just need to ‘see the need’ for themselves. Please join us for a tour on: – Tuesday, October 13 at Central Middle School (6 pm) and McCamley Field (6:30 pm) – Wednesday, October 14 at North Middle School (6:30 pm)

Website Information – look for Frequently Asked Questions Designing for the Future Process, Research, & Recommendations Actual Ballot Proposals Taxpayer Impact Calculator Voting Information

Questions? You may also submit questions anonymously through our website at

Proposal 2 By asking for both proposals at the same time: – Should only Proposal 2 pass at this time, the Proposal 1 projects will most likely cost more. – Passing Proposal 1 at a later date will alter the long-term campus planning. – If only Proposal 2 passes, homeowners will not see a tax increase. This is due to how the bonds are structured and debt that is retiring.