1. Bond Information Meetings for March 5, 2013 Bond Election Hilldale Public Schools

2. Thank you! Sign-up for email reminders – legibly! A few introductions Purpose this evening: Share info on district needs & bond funds

3. Types of money in schools General – majority of funds, from local, county, state, federal funds Building – specifically for facilities Child nutrition – specifically for costs of breakfast/lunch Activity – generated from fund raisers/ticket sales Bond – voter approved based on property valuation

4. Bond funds can be spent on… Constructing, equipping, repairing, and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites and levying and collecting an annual tax in such district for the payment of the interest and principal of said bonds.

5. Community Forums: Identified Priorities Elementary and MS/HS Cafeterias Quality Buildings/front entrances Technology [additional classrooms]

6. So…..Bond specifics – the money $7,415,000 Total Bond – Expect approx. $6,400,000 available for project costs Increase in millage of 14.48 mils On $1,000 in taxes, increase approx $192 yr/ $16 month/$3.71 week/$.53 day Must increase taxes in Hilldale district because we currently have no sinking fund obligations

7. To build: Elementary kitchen/dining with a stage Middle school/High school kitchen/dining Classrooms/Restrooms

8. Current elementary dining area (900 students in LE/UE)

9. Current elementary kitchen

11. Current elementary wash area

12. Current middle school dining (430 students in MS)

13. Current middle school serving line

14. Current middle school ala carte

15. Current high school dining (520 students in HS)

16. Current high school serving

18. Current high school kitchen

20. Current high school ala carte

21. Define “Concept drawings” …. details will change!

22. Concept drawings – elementary site

23. Concept drawings – elementary elevations

24. Concept drawings – elementary layout

25. Concept drawings – MS/HS kitchen/ dining; classrooms/restrooms – site

26. Concept drawings – MS/HS kitchen/ dining; classrooms/restrooms - elevations

27. Concept drawings - MS/HS kitchen/ dining; classrooms/restrooms - layout

28. This is the first step – we must take this step forward We have more needs than money Classrooms Roofing and flooring issues Security/office restraints Maintenance/improvement of current facilities We believe this is necessary to provide quality facilities for students

29. The next steps We will have publicity about the bond election – brochures, email list reminding to vote, speaking to any groups that want info We have several support groups (booster clubs, PTO, etc) who will contact patrons VOTE: March 5, 2013

30. We ask you to join the Board, Administration, and Bond Committee to be part of the Hilldale Partners for Education Excellence!!