We will be running the school bond issue again on February 10th, with early voting on February 5th and 6th. This bond is a $15.7 million, no tax increase proposal that allows us to continue making much-needed improvements across the district.
If passed, this bond will allow us to:
- RemodelĀ Will Rogers Lower ElementaryĀ in order to serve as our 1st-3rd grade center
- Add aĀ 16-classroom addition at Will RogersĀ Lower ElementaryĀ , including aĀ storm shelter
- Install aĀ new playground at Will RogersĀ Lower Elementary
- ReplaceĀ exterior wallsĀ and completeĀ restroom renovations at Nichols Upper Elementary
- Remodel theĀ Nichols field house, creating a renovated space for theĀ Miami Innovation Center- Alternative AcademyĀ to move out of their existing space at Will Rogers.
These projects are about improving learning spaces, safety, and functionality for our students and staff. More information will be shared as we get closer to the election.
š Details & voting info: www.miamiwardogs.com/bond-election
āHow Do No Tax Increase Bonds Work?
When the last bond passed for the additions at MHS and Nichols, the millage (millage means how much property tax money is collected to fund our schools) was set high enough to allow us to fund future projects without raising taxes again. If bond issues arenāt renewed, the millage will decline, and future improvements could require a tax increase. Our long-term facility plan is to keep bonds on a steady cycle so we can maintain and improve our schools while avoiding tax increases.
If you have any questions, please donāt hesitate to reach out.