Hartford Community Bond Survey

Hartford Board of School Directors - Recreation Bond Survey

Survey Questions –

In an effort to obtain citizen input and advise the School Board in their decisions regarding the remaining 1.5 million dollars, as well as to determine if there is support for another bond proposal, the School Board is conducting this survey.

The district is currently holding 1.5 million dollars from the original recreation bond that passed in 2013. This past town meeting cycle the school board proposed an additional 3 million dollar Supplemental Recreation Bond to add to the remaining 1.5 million dollars to complete the Artificial Turf Multi-purpose Playing Field, Track and Field House. This proposal did not pass.

Many citizens and some recreation groups have come forward with their ideas of how the school board should move forward. The school board is now seeking input from the Hartford Community to assist them in determining how the existing funds should be used and if there is support for an additional bond to complete the project.

Please take the time to complete it to the best of your ability. If you have additional questions or concerns, as always, do not hesitate to contact Tom DeBalsi, Superintendent of Schools at 295-8600 or debalsit@hartfordschools.net

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* 1. Which role do you play in the community?

Hartford Student

Hartford Voting-Age Student

Hartford Voting Community Member

Hartford Non-Voting Community Member

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Evaluate the following options.

	Strongly Support	Support	Neutral	Object	Strongly Object
Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E.	Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E. Strongly Support	Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E. Support	Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E. Neutral	Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E. Object	Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for P.E. Strongly Object
Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site).	Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site). Strongly Support	Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site). Support	Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site). Neutral	Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site). Object	Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation of existing funds to an off campus site). Strongly Object
Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field.	Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Strongly Support	Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Support	Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Neutral	Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Object	Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Strongly Object
Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field.	Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Strongly Support	Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Support	Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Neutral	Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Object	Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field. Strongly Object
Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house.	Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house. Strongly Support	Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house. Support	Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house. Neutral	Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house. Object	Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass football field and forego the construction of a field house. Strongly Object
Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house.	Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house. Strongly Support	Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house. Support	Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house. Neutral	Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house. Object	Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose field and forego the construction of a field house. Strongly Object
Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property.	Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property. Strongly Support	Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property. Support	Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property. Neutral	Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property. Object	Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property. Strongly Object
Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space.	Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space. Strongly Support	Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space. Support	Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space. Neutral	Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space. Object	Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey facitility) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space. Strongly Object
Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot.	Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot. Strongly Support	Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot. Support	Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot. Neutral	Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot. Object	Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot. Strongly Object
Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project?	Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project? Strongly Support	Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project? Support	Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project? Neutral	Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project? Object	Do you support investigating the idea of having qualified tradesmen from the community volunteer to help with the building of any recreation project? Strongly Object

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* 3. Please indicate your top three choices.

Use the remaining bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars) to build a field house for the athletic training equipment that was in the Middle School cafeteria, to provide new locker rooms for teams, sports, and increase instructional space for Physical Education classes.

Identify costs associated with building a track at the Maxfield property. This may or may not require an Australian ballot and bonding (not for additional money but for allocation to an off campus site).

Save the existing bond proceeds (1.5 million dollars), fundraise, and propose a new bond next March to support building a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field.

Build a field house now with the remaining bond proceeds of 1.5 million dollars and propose a new bond in March for a track and artificial multi-purpose turf field.

Propose a bond for $1.3 million to build a track with a natural grass field and forego the construction of a field house.

Propose a bond for $1.5 million to build a track with an artificial multi-purpose turf field and forego the construction of a field house.

Renovate the existing bath house and make room for the training equipment that was in the middle school cafeteria. This will not allow for a track and field to be built in the future on high school property.

Have the field house attached to the WABA(ice hockey arena) with separate locker rooms. This may not save money but will consolidate space.

Renovate classroom space within the high school for the use of the athletic training equipment. Put any remaining bond proceeds towards a future recreation project. This may or may not require an Australian ballot.