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Auburn School District No. 408
915 4th Street Northeast, Auburn, WA 98002
Newsrelease: 10/27/09
Auburn School District Asks Voters to Consider Capital Improvements Levy on November 3rd Ballot
Residents of the Auburn School District are asked to consider a $46.4 million capital improvements levy on the November 3rd ballot. Approval of the capital levy will fund necessary repairs and essential improvements at 19 schools and 6 support facilities. The funds will be collected over six years.
The school district worked closely with a community steering committee to evaluate its aging schools and buildings and complete an in-depth Facilities Master Plan identifying immediate needs at 19 schools and 6 support facilities. These repairs would:
- Replace aging roofs and obsolete equipment; provide energy-saving conservation improvements; and replace deteriorating utility lines
- Provide seismic structural upgrades; ensure safe vehicle and bus access; upgrade emergency power systems; and fix fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems to ensure the safety of all students
- Fix heating and ventilation systems; and improve water quality, health rooms, restrooms and locker rooms for student health
- Replace aging equipment and furniture; and maintain classroom instructional spaces
- Fix plumbing, electrical, lighting and sound systems; improve kitchen safety; and design office and storage areas for greater efficiencies in facility operations
- Upgrade lock systems and improve surveillance and intrusion detection systems for school security
- Create building access for persons with disabilities
- Repair playgrounds, playfields and athletic facilities for community and school use
The total local school tax rate, including previously approved measures and the proposed new measure, is estimated to be a level rate of $4.93 per $1,000 assessed valuation in 2010. The tax rate is 55 cents more per $1,000 from the 2009 rate, which equates to $165 on a $300,000 home. The total local school tax rate has dropped from $5.48 in 2002 to $4.38 in 2009. If approved, the capital improvements levy will collect funds over the next 6 years.
For a complete listing of repairs by school, go to the district website at www.auburn.wednet.edu and click on the capital improvements levy link. For more information contact Amy Spence, public information officer, at (253) 931-4713.
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