Broken Bow Public Schools Bond
Election Day is Tuesday, November 9th
The Broken Bow Board of Education has called a school bond election in an amount not to exceed $29.9 M to address urgent facility and program needs.
Project Description
The project consists of approximately 98,000 square feet of new construction, 46,000 square feet of renovation and the demolition of the 1938 middle school building. Specific areas for Agriculture, Auto, Metals, Woods and Performing Arts will be created as well as additional classroom space. Many areas will be renovated and upgraded for functionality and safety including the Science lab, lobby/commons area and gymnasium.
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Urgent Needs
- Must improve our Agriculture and Vocational trade facilities to increase opportunities for our students.
- Current Science classrooms are inadequately equipped for lab instruction and pose safety risks.
- Current performing arts facility is inadequate for school programs, functions, and community performances.
- No single secure facility entrance to meet school safety guidelines.
- Must address fire code and handicap (ADA) accessibility issues.
- Mechanical systems are inefficient and increase annual expenditures through ongoing “band-aid” repairs.
Project Benefits
Students will be prepared to contribute to agriculture and technical trades upon graduation
New Ag, auto, metals and woods addition will allow for a safer environment as well as increased student participation
Science labs will be fully functional and meet safety standards
New performing arts space will provide opportunities for our students and our community
Efficient, safe, and secure facilities will make the best use of tax payer dollars
All safety and compliance codes will be addressed
Join Us for Community Tours & Meetings
Tour the existing building, ask questions, and learn more about the bond.
October 19th
Middle School Auditorium
Building Tour : 5:00pm
October 27th
Middle School Auditorium
Building Tour : 6:00pm
Meeting : 7:00pm
November 1st
Cobblestone Hotel
Building Tour : 5:30pm
Meeting : 7:00pm
Slideshow from the previous community meetings:
WHAT WILL THE BOND COST ME?
NET LEVY INCREASE DUE TO BOND ISSUE
11.0 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION*
Residential/Commercial Property
| $100,000 | $110/year |
| $200,000 | $220/year |
| $300,000 | $330/year |
| $400,000 | $440/year |
| $500,000 | $550/year |
Agricultural Land (per year)**
| Acre | Quarter | |
| Irrigated | $3.48 | $557 |
| Dry | $1.45 | $232 |
| Grass | $0.86 | $138 |
*Based on 16 Cent Bond Levy – 5 Cent reduction bond/building fund levy
**Based on average assessed value per acre in Custer County according to NE Dept of Revenue
COST WITHOUT A BOND?
- Approximately $10,000,000 is required just to address code, safety, and security issues
- Board would have to levy maximum of 14 cents annually in Special Building Fund to generate $1.3 million per year
- Would take 10 years to save up $13,000,000 to address code, safety, and security issues (3-5% annual inflation)
- Board could continue to save and phase with 14 cent building fund levy for the foreseeable future to address needs
- A 14 cent building fund along with current bond being paid off is projected to result in about a 9 cent levy impact per year
BUILD BOW TOGETHER NOW = 11 CENT NET ANNUAL LEVY IMPACT
SAVE AND PHASE OVER THE NEXT 20-25 YEARS =
9 CENT NET ANNUAL LEVY IMPACT
FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION PER YEAR ALL FACILITY AND PROGRAM NEEDS CAN BE ADDRESSED NOW.
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