Cassia County Jt. School District #151

Plant Facility Levy Renewal

March 12, 2013

Plant Facility Levy

10 Year Levy – Cassia School District has proposed and the community has supported a Plant Facility Levy for over 60 years.

Plant Facility funds cover the cost of major repairs and improvements along with additions to school sites and facilities over $5,000.

Can be used for technology equipment and infrastructure.

Cannot be used for operating expenses, supplies, materials, textbooks, or salaries.

What are the Different School Levies?

Plant Facility Levy (Renewal) March 12, 2013.

Every 10 years a Plant Facility Levy comes up for voter approval.

These funds are used for major repairs, improvements and additions to school facilities & sites; purchase of equipment, school buses; technology equipment & infrastructure.

These funds cannot be used for operating expenses, supplies, materials, textbooks, or salaries.

Our current Plant Facilities Levy EXPIRES this year—2013!

District Levies (continued)

Supplemental LevyThis is a 2-year levy for school operating

expenditures. This levy has been approved by our

communities for over 35 years and is not used for salaries but defrays a portion of the district’s expenses for building/program budgets for textbooks, supplies, services and equipment; insurance, transportation, technology (including Internet), and utility costs .

District Levies (continued)

Bond Levy – The March 12, 2013 election IS NOT for a School Construction Bond.

Bond Levies are generally for a period of 20 years and are used for school construction, renovations, facility acquisition and expansions.

The current bond levy that built the 3 newest high schools, circa 1998, will be paid off in 2016.

Upon voter approval, new bonds are purchased providing money up-front for major building construction to be repaid over 20 years.

District Facilities

Consist of 59 buildingsAlbion, Almo, Burley, Declo, Oakley and Malta: 12 Built 1905-1959 5 Built 1960-1968 7 Built 1974-1977 8 Built 1980-198915 Built 1990-199812 Additions/Portables Built 2000-2011

District Facilities (continued)

907,500 sq ft of buildings to maintain120 acres of grass to irrigate and maintain39 acres of parking lots to maintain436,000 sq ft of carpeting230,200 sq ft tile flooring103,400 sq ft hard wood floorsOver 20 acres roofingFleet of 62 school buses traveling more than

580,000 mile a year!

District Plant Facility Projects2004 - 2013

Land and Land Improvements $1,283,879.00

Buildings $ 755,602.00

Asphalt Paving & Concrete $ 334,193.00

Building Modification – flooring, etc. $ 664,489.00

Equipment $3,372,974.00

Technology $1,326,210.00

Current Reserve $ 197,402.00Total Projects $7,934,849.00

Proposed Plant Facility Projects

2014 – 2023Plant Facility Levy funds are used for general

maintenance.Other than emergency expenditures, the school board

has prioritized the following projects throughout the

district. Improving School Safety & Security Automated External Defibrillator Installation &

Training Communication & Alarm System Upgrades Surveillance System Installation & Upgrades School Access ControlExpand Agriculture Facilities in Oakley and

Malta

Proposed Plant Facility Projects (cont.)

Student drop-off installation at Dworshak and White Pine Schools

Replace outdoor bleachers at Burley Jr. High, along with Oakley, and Raft River High Schools to address identified safety issues

Fencing and approaches along Highway 77 in Declo

Other projects will include but not be limited to:

Repair & Replace Outdated Heating, Ventilation, & Mechanical Systems

Asphalt Paving & Concrete

Proposed Plant Facility Projects

Purchase School BusesSewer & Drainage SystemsHeating Control UpgradesBuilding & Site Improvements including roofsReplace Carpet, Tile, Wood FlooringAmerican with Disabilities Act & Code

ComplianceClassroom Additions as NeededStructural Repairs and Electrical UpgradesTechnology, Computers, Servers &

InfrastructureEnergy Efficiency Projects

Proposed Plant Facility Projects (cont.)

The 2007 Engineer Estimates totaled $11,744,972 to complete the following partial list of projects: Classroom Additions Electrical Upgrades Fire Alarm System Upgrades Fire Suppression System Upgrades Heating System Upgrades Mechanical Upgrades Safety and Security Systems Structural and Masonry Repairs Student Safety (student drop-off areas) Upgrade Gym Floors

2014 Plant Facility Levy

The 2014-2023 Plant Facility Levy provides an opportunity for the school district to address immediate and deferred maintenance needs.

As the 1996 Construction Bond pays down, and is paid in full during 2016, the Plant Facility Levy will increase by a portion of the decreasing bond levy amount providing additional funds to increase maintenance and improvement efforts.

The Plant Facility Levy does not build new schools – it is used to maintain or improve current facilities.

2014-2023 Plant Facility Levy

2014$ 850,000 Bond Levy $1,711,920

2015$2,155,000 Bond Levy $ 156,000

2016$2,337,000 Bond Levy $ - 0 -

2017$2,382,0002018$2,429,2502019$2,478,8632020$2,530,9562021$2,585,6532022$2,643,0862023$2,703,390

Estimated Tax Impact on$100,000 Taxable Value Home

Year Plant Bond Total Diff2011 $ 60.65 $169.82 $230.47 ----2012 $ 59.38 $166.28 $225.66 $-4.812013 $ 62.35 $159.76 $222.11 $- 3.542014 $ 66.36 $133.64 $200.00 $-22.112015 $186.10 $ 13.47 $199.57 $-0.432016 $201.82 $ ----- $201.82 $ 2.252017 $205.70 $ ----- $205.70 $ 3.892018 $209.78 $ ----- $209.78 $ 4.082023 $233.46 $ ----- $233.46 Final

The final estimated levy in 2023 is only $2.99 more than the 2011 levy!

From 2015-2023 the levy increases an average of 2.9% per year while the current levy increased 5% per year

All levies calculated on 2012 Assessed Taxable Value

All amounts are estimates only

The School District and its Board of Trustees realize that our Community and Patrons value “conservative spending” and expect “responsible care” in maintaining our facilities. This renewal of the Plant Facility Levy allows the district to carry out these expectations.

Cassia School District 151

Mission Statement

Cassia County Schools, in a cooperative effort with family and community, will vigorously challenge and prepare students to reach their highest potential to become productive and responsible citizens.

Plant Facility Levy Renewal Election

Vote March 12, 2013 at your local precinct or by Absentee Ballot

Precincts open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For More Information Gaylen Smyer, Superintendent

878-6600Pam Wade, Business Manager 878-6600

www.cassiaschools.org