(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to provide residents with information about the district’s facility needs and the three measures on the November ballot.
Meeting attendees will hear from the members of the ACSD Board of Education and administration, and have opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback. The first session is scheduled for this evening at the Atlantic High School media center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Future meetings will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday, October 8: Atlantic Middle School media center, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 16: Atlantic High School commons, 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 22: Washington Elementary lunchroom, 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 29: Washington Elementary lunchroom, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 30: Atlantic Middle School media center, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
“We value the voices of our community members, and these town hall meetings are an opportunity to come together and discuss the district’s proposal to improve our facilities for future generations,” said Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen. “Everyone is welcome to attend, ask questions, and share their perspectives as we work toward decisions that will impact our students and schools for years to come.”
According to the press release, ACSD residents will vote on Tuesday, November 4, on three ballot measures for the district that would fund improvement and expansion projects at multiple campuses to address approximately $40 million worth of critical needs identified in the district’s Master Facility Plan. The plan was created after the completion of building and grounds assessments, as well as consultation with architects and engineers.
Sales tax revenue bonds and Revenue Purpose Statements require voter approval of at least 50% to pass. Neither of these measures would increase property taxes or create a new tax.
General obligation bonds require approval of at least 60%. If approved, this bond issue would have a tax impact of $1.10 per $1,000 of taxable property value. For a $150,000 home in the district, it would amount to an annual increase of approximately $72.93.
Answers to frequently asked questions and more information about the measures on the November ballot are available at www.atlantic-bond.com.
