Why do we need a new grade school?

[pepelect]

Why Do We Need a New Grade School?


Education:

Providing a combined facility that meets the needs of the 21st century learning environment, we can continue the superior education of USD 282.  We can refocus resources to add more diverse classes and technology at grade school and high school levels rather than inefficient building upkeep.

Financial:

To maintain the long-term viability of the district, we must address the issue now!  We can no longer ignore it.  The State Department continues to make large budget cuts that can no longer be absorbed locally.  Interest rates are lower now than they've been in years, and we must be as efficient as possible so we can control our own destiny.  State Aid is now available at 29%, may not be available in the future.  Let's look towards the future of our district!

Unity:
   
United we stand, divided we fall.  If we unite the district, we can unite the communities.  We are a much better group together than apart.  Our towns have a lot to be proud of so let's stabilize our district and move forward.  An attractive, modern school promotes economic growth, brings young families to our towns, and provides a positive promotional asset.

Our Kids:

The most important job of any generation is to educate the next generation! A centralized campus would provide opportunities for mentoring, enrichment programs, and after school programs. Our kids deserve the best educational environment we can provide because they are worth it! 

For our District, For our Kids, For our Future
Vote YES for Our Kids

                                                                   on 11-3-09                                                                     

[Rudy Taylor]

It was good to see such a large delegation of parents and kids marching in the Severy parade, all decked out in red to show their support for the school bond issue.

I think it says a lot when so many folks in Severy support the concept.

[pepelect]

Pictures are worth a thousand words......I don't know about graphics.

[pepelect]

Front door

[Diane Amberg]

That's very nice looking.

[pepelect]

How much would you pay for a building such as this?

[Diane Amberg]

It would depend on the square footage and whether it's an as built (design build) with ordinary construction.

[Diane Amberg]

Out there if you are careful, you should probably come in at around 150.00 /sq. foot I'd guess. Anything special on site development? Around here, drainage, retention basins etc. can really add up.

[pepelect]

Current proposal is less than 30,000sq ft.  Construction manager is on board with not to exceed $5.5million.  For the building with classrooms, FEMA structure gym, and common spaces.

[srkruzich]

Current proposal is less than 30,000sq ft.  Construction manager is on board with not to exceed $5.5million.  For the building with classrooms, FEMA structure gym, and common spaces.

Better tack on an additional 2 -3 million for budget overruns!  Never saw a school that ever was built  on budget.