Transcript 2016 bond referendum

2016 BOND
REFERENDUM
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Why a 2016 bond referendum?
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Our last large-scale bond referendum was in 2006.
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Since then, our enrollment has grown and our buildings have aged.
Increase Capacity
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2005-06 Enrollment: 49,311
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2015-16 Enrollment: 53,919
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2006 Mobile Classrooms: 358
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2016 Mobile Classrooms: 486
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Our goal is to move students from mobile classrooms to brick-and-mortar
classrooms.
+4,608
+128
Maintain Our Facilities
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17 buildings more than 50 years old
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Systems, such as heating, air conditioning, lighting and roofing, are
outdated
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Program space is outdated
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Address Our Goals
Equip 1,840 classrooms with
technology
◻ Refresh technology in 1,860
classrooms
◻ Update all media centers with
furniture, 3D printer
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A $350-Million Bond Package
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Every classroom (1,860) would be outfitted with a modern,
equitable technology package.
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Every media center would receive updates, including a 3D printer.
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The district would add more space by building two new middle
schools, space for pre-kindergarten students and additions at four
schools.
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The district would address aging buildings by building four
replacement schools, extensively renovating four schools and
performing maintenance work at 35 schools.
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Safety improvements would be made throughout the district,
along with traffic improvements at six schools.
In Our Area . . .
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Konnoak Elementary would receive $19 million to build a
partial replacement school.
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New building with cafeteria, gym, instructional classrooms,
an additional Pre-Kindergarten Class, and small group
meeting spaces for intervention and enrichment.
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We are also excited about improved traffic patterns, a new
playground area, an outside classroom, and a possible
greenhouse on the roof of the school for environmental
science projects.
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The new wing would be renovated as well and attached to
the new facility to allow mobile units to be removed.
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Technology
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Equip classrooms with interactive display
devices, tablet and document camera and
sound enhancement
Technology
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Update all media centers with modern
equipment, including 3D printers
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How Will It Affect My Taxes?
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Based on county estimates, an average of 3.8 cents on the
county tax rate.
If your home is worth $150,000, that equals $51.75 a year.
What About The Lottery?
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Lottery proceeds are not enough to keep up with our
needs.
⬜ Since the lottery began in 2006, we have given all
proceeds to Forsyth County to help pay for the 2006
referendum.
⬜ Since 2006, that total is $44 million.
Register to Vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8
◻ http://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/
◻ 336-703-2800
◻ Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 14
◻ Early voting starts Oct. 20
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When Would Construction
Start?
If voters approve in November, we
would receive money in February.
◻ Construction could be stretched out
up to 8 years.
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