The upcoming school bond measure for the Klamath County School District is officially on the ballot. Titled “18-91: Bond for Improvements and New Elementary School“, the bond measure will be on the ballots of residents who live in the boundaries of the Klamath County School District.
Since this is a “District Measure Election”, you won’t find Measure 18-91 in the voter’s pamphlet this spring. However, you can follow the link above to read a PDF version of the document on the Klamath County Elections Department site. We’ve also included the text of the Klamath County School District bond measure below:
Caption:
Bond for School Improvements and Construction of New Elementary School
Question:
Shall Klamath County School District be authorized to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $31,000,000
with citizen oversight? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property
ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11 b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution .
Summary:
If approved, this measure would fund capital costs and bond issuance costs. Specifically, bond proceeds would be used to:
• Construct, furnish and equip a new Henley Elementary School, including site improvements and new bus loading area. Relocate
existing modular buildings to other District locations.
• Make health and life safety upgrades including fire alarms. The majority of fire alarms were installed in the 1950’s and 1960’s and
do not communicate with 911 or security monitoring companies for immediate response.
• Make energy saving improvements including new light fixtures, windows, and wall systems.
• Update flooring and ceiling tiles. Abate asbestos materials as required.
• Other improvements, including but not limited to, heating/air conditioning systems and roofs.
• Pay bond issuance costs.
Bonds would mature twenty (20) years or less from issuance and may be issued in one or more series. Estimated yearly property tax rate is $0.53 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual rate may vary depending upon interest rates, assessed value growth, and other factors. Citizen oversight committee would ensure funds are used as intended.
Remember, election day is May 21st and all ballots must be received on that day. And please, vote YES! on ballot measure 18-91!
And if you have any questions about the Klamath County School bond measure, you can always email us at schoolspac@gmail.com or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
