La Grande School District wants to hear from you! You’ve heard about the proposed bond projects as recommended by the LGSD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee – now LGSD wants to know what you think! Please take a few moments to answer the questions below regarding your opinions on the proposed bond projects. The LGSD appreciates your feedback and your time!

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* 1. I am a:

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* 2. If you are an LGSD staff member, at which school do you work?

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* 3. If you are a parent, at which school(s) does your child/children attend? Please check all that apply.

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* 4. When was the first time you heard about the proposed bond projects?

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* 5. How did you first hear about the proposed bond projects?

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* 6. The proposed bond projects are estimated to cost approximately $31,850,000 over 20-25 years. This equates to an approximate tax rate of $1.99 per $1,000 of assessed property value for taxpayers, or around $199 per year for a home valued at $100,000. What is your opinion of this proposed tax rate?

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* 7. The proposed bond projects includes the replacement of Central Elementary School on its existing property to the rear of the current site and still near the existing playground at an approximate cost of $14.6 million. The new, larger building would address current capacity issues, as well as make upgrades regarding safety, security and energy efficiencies.

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* 8. The proposed bond projects includes providing 7 additional classrooms and a warming kitchen at Island City Elementary School at an approximate cost of $3.5 million. This would accommodate the return of a neighborhood kindergarten, as well as replace existing portable classrooms that could be removed from the site. In addition, this project would include the replacement of the gym floor that could also support use for cafeteria purposes.

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* 9. The proposed bond projects includes providing 2 kindergarten classrooms at Greenwood Elementary School at an approximate cost of $660,000. This would accommodate the return of a neighborhood kindergarten.

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* 10. The proposed bond projects includes improvements at La Grande High School. One of these proposed improvements includes the development of a 5,400 square foot Industrial Arts Building to replace the existing outdated facility and improve upon safety. The proposal includes replacing the existing welding, metals and CAD labs, and to design the structure as a series of repeatable bays that can be added on to when private business partners become available for future growth of the Industrial Arts program. The approximate cost for this project is $1.5 million.

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* 11. The proposed bond projects includes improvements at La Grande High School. One of these proposed improvements is to address issues in the LHS gymnasium, including the replacement of the wood floor and bleachers, interior paint, and locker room renovations. The approximate cost for these projects is $450,000.

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* 12. The proposed bond projects includes improvements at La Grande High School. One of these proposed improvements is to make upgrades and repairs to the LHS Auditorium since it is regularly used by the community. These improvements include upgrades to the stage lighting, sound system and acoustical treatments, repairs to rigging, replacement of seating and interior painting at an approximate cost of $490,000.

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* 13. The proposed bond projects also include addressing capital needs at remaining LGSD buildings. This includes upgrades to code/life safety (ADA, security, fire safety, etc.) at a cost of approximately $2.9 million.

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* 14. The proposed bond projects also include addressing capital needs at remaining LGSD buildings. This includes making energy efficiency improvements with the replacement/upgrade of roofs, siding, windows and doors at an approximate cost of $3.3 million.

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* 15. The proposed bond projects also include addressing capital needs at remaining LGSD buildings. This includes upgrades to the technology, mechanical and electrical systems at an approximate cost of $4.4 million.

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* 16. Other options were considered as the proposed bond package was formulated. One of those options considered was the replacement of Greenwood Elementary School on the adjacent site at an approximate cost of $9.49 million. This larger facility would address current capacity issues, upgrades to safety, security and technology, and the addition of kindergarten classrooms.

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* 17. Other options were considered as the proposed bond package was formulated. One of those options considered was increasing capacity at La Grande Middle School with the addition of 2,800 square feet (2 classrooms) and renovations to handle current capacity issues at a cost of approximately $920,000.

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* 18. Other options were considered as the proposed bond package was formulated. One of those options considered was the replacement of four tennis courts and track at La Grande High School, with the installation of a new all-weather 8-lane track with drainage at an approximate cost of $850,000.

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* 19. Total cost for all proposed bond projects is $31,850,000. Do you favor or oppose the proposed bond projects as presented above?

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* 20. The most important issue regarding improvements to the La Grande School District is:

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* 21. Are there any other projects not yet considered by the La Grande School District you believe should be included in a proposed bond package? Please indicate those projects:

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* 22. I’m interested in learning more about how I can help with this proposed bond! Please contact me.

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