2017 Bond Election Facts. Election Date November 7, 2017

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1 2017 Bond Election Facts Election Date November 7, 2017

2 Why has the Governing Board called for the bond election? It is expected that the District student population will grow by an average of 1,100 students per year for each of the next five years To provide a safe, optimal learning environment for all students, the Governing Board considers it imperative that the District begin construction of new school facilities 2

Our Governing Board s philosophy is to maintain our great academic tradition which encourages

3 What does QCUSD offer our students? Our District is one of only 9 in the state that has received an A rating four years running! Our Governing Board s philosophy is to maintain our great academic tradition which encourages leadership and college/career readiness while providing a safe and optimal learning environment for EVERY student Jack Barnes Elementary School a 2016 National Blue Ribbon school 3

4 How do we plan on continuing the QCUSD level of service to our students? Constructing more school facilities to keep class sizes lower Provide updates to existing facilities District wide which should enhance student learning, such as: technology updates, security enhancements, athletic improvements and performing arts enhancements 4

5 School Year Classroom Space 4 of our 5 Elementary Schools are at or above 90% capacity 3 QCUSD schools have portables including our newest school which is only in its second year High School at 90% capacity Student Growth Growth is in all grade levels (affects all students) Average growth of over 12% per year (1,100 students District-wide)

6 School Year State Capital funding formula has been cut by 85% (cut approx. $2.8M for ) State funding (when we can obtain it) to construct new facilities pays approx. 50% of the actual cost to build Funding

7 CLASSROOM SPACE

8 90% Estimated Enrollment Capacity 2017/ / / / /22 Elementary (K-5) Desert Mountain Frances Brandon Pickett Jack Barnes ,254 1,550 1,857 Queen Creek ,029 1,107 Total 2,802 3,070 3,395 3,792 4,311 4,836 Gateway Polytechnic Academy K ,125 1,507 1,870 2,255 2,634 Middle School (6-8) Newell Barney Middle School Queen Creek Middle School ,068 1,110 Total 1,755 1,455 1,646 1,728 1,821 1,846 Queen Creek High School 2,223 2,261 2,355 2,610 2,853 3,190 District Total 7,470 7,912 8,903 10,000 11,240 12,506

9 CAPITAL NEEDS (SCHOOL FACILITIES)

10 Capital Needs Funding Needs High School #2 Elementary School #6 Elementary School #7 Elementary School #8 Middle/Jr High Addition Capital Improvements Districtwide 10

11 Capital Improvements to Sites Security upgrades for Queen Creek Elementary, Desert Mountain Elementary, Jack Barnes Elementary, Frances-Brandon Pickett Elementary, Newell Barney Middle School, Queen Creek High Media Center and technology upgrades for Queen Creek Elementary, Desert Mountain Elementary, Jack Barnes Elementary, Frances-Brandon Pickett Elementary, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, Queen Creek Middle and Newell Barney Middle Additional Parking/Parking Improvements Athletic upgrades Performing Arts Center expansion 11

12 Planned Capital Improvements Security upgrades physically improving public entry points to ensure student safety at every campus Media Center and technology upgrades adding new technology, updated learning environment and learning spaces, Gateway Polytechnic library expansion Additional Parking/Parking Improvements e.g. parking additions to sites such as Desert Mtn. Elementary & Frances-Brandon Pickett Elementary where existing parking overflows into neighboring arterial roads, bus drop-off/pick-up improvements at Queen Creek High Athletic upgrades Queen Creek High School fieldhouse expansion, outdoor restrooms for Newell Barney Middle School Performing Arts Center expansion expansion of lobby and security enhancements 12

13 TIMELINES

14 Estimated Timelines New Elementary School #6 July 2018 New Elementary School #7 July 2019 Security & Facilities Upgrades Beginning July 2018 New Middle/Jr High Addition/School July 2019 New High School #2 Phase I July 2019 New Elementary School #8 July 2021 Note: Timelines all approximate based on need and availability of funds 14

15 BALLOT QUESTIONS

16 Two Questions to Meet Capital Needs 16

17 THE BUDGET

18 State Funds QCUSD has worked with the School Facilities Board (SFB) to obtain funds for: New construction of a high school #2 New land for high school #2 We got it! (please thank your supporting legislators for including the funds in our state budget!) With these funds the District asks local taxpayers for less! Will they give us more? The amounts available from one year to the next are very uncertain, and very limited. We will keep trying. 18

19 State Funds How much is QCUSD receiving? $24.7 million for construction of Phase I high school $17.6 million for 60 acres of land (Eastmark) 19

20 Additional Budget Needs Estimated (Bond Funded) New Phase I High School (Additional $23,850,000 needed) Elementary School #6 ($17,300,000) Elementary School #7 ($17,800,000) Elementary School #8 ($18,300,000) Middle School/Jr High Addition ($10,000,000) Capital Improvements ($12,400,000) 20

21 Quick Math* State funds + Bond funds = *Expected uses of funds. Actual expenditures will be based on need and availability of funds in accordance with the ballot questions. 21

22 Taxpayer Cost 2017 New Bond (Average) $5.77/month on a home value of $100, Bond Repurpose NO ADDITIONAL TAXPAYER COST State money for Phase I High School #2 NO ADDITIONAL TAXPAYER COST State money for Land for HS #2 NO ADDITIONAL TAXPAYER COST 22

23 BOTTOM LINE

24 Visit Study the issue, make up your mind, and please VOTE! District will be an onsite voting location! If you have questions or need clarification, contact: Crystal Korpan, CFO (480)

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