RED ROCK CENTRAL ISD #2884 BOND REFERENDUM Vote by mail anytime or on Tuesday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the school district main office. CHALLENGES Major portions of the building are 80 to 105 years old, has outlived its useful tife, and requires replacement - The cost of renovation exceeds the 60% guideline used by the MN Department of Education to determine whether to renovate or build new. Space for educational programming and activities - Current learning spaces lack the flexibility to provide hands-on learning and collaborative learning, as provided to students in nearby schools and districts throughout the state and country. Increased demand for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming to prepare students for success in careers with local businesses and industries or wherever they choose to live Lack of safe, secure building entrance and student pick-up and drop-off to prevent the potential of a dangerous situation for our students and teachers WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME? · Positive Review and Comment received from the Minnesota Department of Education stating that the Red Rock Central project is educationally and economically advisable - 50% majority required for approval. · Enrollment responsive - it is the right size for current student enrollment with expansion options if required in the future. Demolition of current building decommissioning has been removed from the ballot. SOLUTIONS New school facility - Increased learning opportunities and educational spaces to prepare students for careers that are very different than the jobs the existing building was designed 100 years ago. - Enhanced programs, flexible learning labs, improved music, fine arts, physical education, and co-curricular activities designed to accommodate current and future educational requirements. - Flexible learning spaces and breakout project areas will enhance students' interactive, collaborative, and social learning experience. No third gym - The new school will have the same number of gyms as the existing school. Simplified mail-in voting ballot with a single ballot question - based on community input meetings. ·A more efficient school plan that meets today's technology and educational needs. ·A 10,000 sq. ft. smaller size building footprint and a lower cost by $3 million. Is planned with future expandability in mind to accommodate District enrollment growth if needed. - Serves as an attraction and retention tool for students and teachers. - A portion of the existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment will be re-used in the new building. New Career and Technology Education (CTE) space - Facilitates community partnerships with local businesses and industry for training. - Builds career pathways that align directly with employment requirements. Improve safety and security - Students and staff will have a secure entry to the building. - Vehicle traffic flow, parking, and student drop-off will be designed with student safety in mind. Minimizes tax impact - Stop spending on costly maintenance and repair at the current Red Rock Central school, which has outlived its useful life. - The annual debt service payment each year is approximately $1 million from local sources and approximately $1.4 million from state aid, meaning 58% of the project cost will be paid for by the State of Minnesota. - Minnesota residential property tax refund of up to 80% of the tax increase each year for homeowners with household incomes under $116,180 and renters with a household income under $62,960. - State funding of Ag2School tax credit has increased from a 40% credit to 70%. - Historically low interest rates. Building site - the building will be located on a property that is already owned by the District adjacent to the varsity athletic fields. Cost avoidance- November vote saves taxpayers $1,000,000 in capitalized interest. The project qualifies for $2 million to $2.5 million from the New Markets Tax Credits Program. This is a federal grant the District can apply for once the outcome of the election is known. The nation-wide funding for this program has increased from $3.5 billion last year to $5 billion this year. The project qualifies for a $1.9 million FEMA storm shelter grant. The nation-wide funding for this program has increased from $50 million last year to over $1 billion this year. Paid for by Red Rock School District #2884 100 6th Ave. East, Lamberton, MN 56152 RED ROCK CENTRAL ISD #2884 BOND REFERENDUM Vote by mail anytime or on Tuesday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the school district main office. CHALLENGES Major portions of the building are 80 to 105 years old, has outlived its useful tife, and requires replacement - The cost of renovation exceeds the 60% guideline used by the MN Department of Education to determine whether to renovate or build new. Space for educational programming and activities - Current learning spaces lack the flexibility to provide hands-on learning and collaborative learning, as provided to students in nearby schools and districts throughout the state and country. Increased demand for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming to prepare students for success in careers with local businesses and industries or wherever they choose to live Lack of safe, secure building entrance and student pick-up and drop-off to prevent the potential of a dangerous situation for our students and teachers WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME? · Positive Review and Comment received from the Minnesota Department of Education stating that the Red Rock Central project is educationally and economically advisable - 50% majority required for approval. · Enrollment responsive - it is the right size for current student enrollment with expansion options if required in the future. Demolition of current building decommissioning has been removed from the ballot. SOLUTIONS New school facility - Increased learning opportunities and educational spaces to prepare students for careers that are very different than the jobs the existing building was designed 100 years ago. - Enhanced programs, flexible learning labs, improved music, fine arts, physical education, and co-curricular activities designed to accommodate current and future educational requirements. - Flexible learning spaces and breakout project areas will enhance students' interactive, collaborative, and social learning experience. No third gym - The new school will have the same number of gyms as the existing school. Simplified mail-in voting ballot with a single ballot question - based on community input meetings. ·A more efficient school plan that meets today's technology and educational needs. ·A 10,000 sq. ft. smaller size building footprint and a lower cost by $3 million. Is planned with future expandability in mind to accommodate District enrollment growth if needed. - Serves as an attraction and retention tool for students and teachers. - A portion of the existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment will be re-used in the new building. New Career and Technology Education (CTE) space - Facilitates community partnerships with local businesses and industry for training. - Builds career pathways that align directly with employment requirements. Improve safety and security - Students and staff will have a secure entry to the building. - Vehicle traffic flow, parking, and student drop-off will be designed with student safety in mind. Minimizes tax impact - Stop spending on costly maintenance and repair at the current Red Rock Central school, which has outlived its useful life. - The annual debt service payment each year is approximately $1 million from local sources and approximately $1.4 million from state aid, meaning 58% of the project cost will be paid for by the State of Minnesota. - Minnesota residential property tax refund of up to 80% of the tax increase each year for homeowners with household incomes under $116,180 and renters with a household income under $62,960. - State funding of Ag2School tax credit has increased from a 40% credit to 70%. - Historically low interest rates. Building site - the building will be located on a property that is already owned by the District adjacent to the varsity athletic fields. Cost avoidance- November vote saves taxpayers $1,000,000 in capitalized interest. The project qualifies for $2 million to $2.5 million from the New Markets Tax Credits Program. This is a federal grant the District can apply for once the outcome of the election is known. The nation-wide funding for this program has increased from $3.5 billion last year to $5 billion this year. The project qualifies for a $1.9 million FEMA storm shelter grant. The nation-wide funding for this program has increased from $50 million last year to over $1 billion this year. Paid for by Red Rock School District #2884 100 6th Ave. East, Lamberton, MN 56152