APS BOND PROPOSAL

This survey was created to seek input into a potential bond proposal put forth by Allendale Public Schools. APS has an opportunity to seek up to $106,000,000 for expansions and renovations to district facilities, without increasing the property tax debt millage. However, a steering committee of district employees, parents and community members created a proposal that is asking the community to allow the district to sell bonds to raise just over $88,000,000. This proposal, created after months of research and information gathering by district stakeholders, focuses on areas of support for our students and community, including new/additional educational classrooms, improvements to fine arts spaces, and new/upgraded athletic facilities. Before we move forward, we would like your feedback regarding the main priorities in this proposal. It is important to note that the bond proposal, if approved by the Allendale community, would not result in a millage increase, but would extend the time it would take to pay off the debt.
1.How would you describe yourself?
2.How important is it to you that this is a ZERO millage increase proposal, and that the annual property tax millage rate for paying off school debt would not increase if the bond were to pass?
3.How important is the addition of new classrooms to the Early Childhood Center, so that all of the APS preschool and kindergarten classes can be held in the same building again, as well as positioning the building to handle future growth?
4.How important is the construction of a new Industrial Arts classroom, which will create more opportunities for students to learn work-based skills?
5.How important is the expansion of the high school cafeteria and serving area, so that the students can get through the serving line in a more efficient manner, and so that there is adequate seating in the cafeteria for all students?
6.How important are enhancements to the Fine Arts Center, including music and theater storage, additional parking and improved entryway?
7.How important is the addition of the indoor fieldhouse, which will be used by the district and community for athletics, band and other events throughout the entire year?
8.As the only district our size, as well as the only district in our athletic conference, without a tennis team, along with the increased interest in pickleball, how important is the addition of tennis and pickleball courts?
9.How important is transitioning to turf fields for baseball, softball and football, which would accommodate increased access for band and other sports, and/or age groups, to use those facilities, creating a safer play environment, particularly in poor weather?
10.How important are the improvements to the Bus Garage including a canopy over the fueling station, more staff parking, and additional office space?
11.The goal is for the district to make sure that information is effectively communicated out to all stakeholders. What is the best way for you to receive this information?
12.If you would like to be contacted by a member of the steering committee for further discussion, or to become a member of the steering committee, please enter your email address in the comment box.