Regular Open Meeting Brief – September 19, 2024
The entire meeting agenda can be viewed at September 19, 2024 Meeting
Adoption of Tax Levy
The Board approved a tax levy rate of $4.3897 for General and Teacher (Combined) Operating Funds, and $1.3666 for the Debt Service Fund, for a total Tax Levy Rate of $5.7563 for 2024, which is a slight increase of .0943 from last year’s tax rate. A tax levy hearing was held prior to the regular open meeting.
Bond Sale Resolution
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance sale of the first portion of the $50M principal amount of General Obligation Bonds authorized by the voters on the April 2, 2024 election. Continued upgrades around the district include technology improvements, continuation of safety upgrades across the district, additional signage, renovations to GHS library and fine arts spaces, athletic fields, library, and parking lots. Improvements for elementary and middle schools include upgrading doors and locks, classrooms, hallways, and restrooms.
Construction Manager
The Board approved entering a contract with JE Dunn to serve as the Construction Manager At-Risk to fulfill $30,000,000 of identified capital projects from the 2024 bond issue approved by voters. A Construction Manager At-Risk assumes the risk for the construction of a project at the contracted price as a general contractor and serves as a consultant to the school district during and after the design of the project.
Baseball/Softball Field Reconstruction
The Board approved a contract with Mammoth Sports Construction to reconfigure and combine the baseball and softball fields, including turf, new dugouts, and a press box. New field event areas for javelin, discus, and shotput areas will also be added.
October Board Meeting Date
The October 17 Regular Open Board meeting has been moved to October 24, 2024.