Efficient use of Bond/Levy Funds2003 to present:

• $52 million spent on improvements • 22 District buildings received improvements and

over 722 projects were completed with the 2003 Bond/Levy Funds

Security Improvements

• Cameras/Keyless Entry• Interior Systems• Fire Alarm Systems• Emergency Lighting Systems

Green Technology Improvements

• Replaced HVAC Systems• Increased Energy Efficiency by improving

®Electrical®Mechanical®Plumbing Systems

Benton Elementary School

• Property Acquisition • Parking Lots/Driveways• Playgrounds• Plumbing & Electrical • Security Alarm Systems

Procter Elementary School

• Driveway/Parking Lot Expansions• 5 Classroom Additions• Security Alarm Systems• Plumbing & Electrical • Kitchen Renovation

Bridger Middle School

• New Gymnasium Bleachers• Phone System• Security Alarm Systems• New Drop Ceilings in Hallways• Renovated Gymnasium Lockers, Restrooms, Tile and

Floor

William Chrisman High School• Driveways/Parking Lots• Roof Replacement• Floor Covering Replacement• Drop Ceilings in Hallways and

Classrooms• Furniture

New Transportation Building

• Moved from Leasing to Owning• State-of–the-Art Facility• 8 Bays for Mechanics• Indoor Wash Bay

• Facilities Oversight Committee previously identified over $200,000,000.00 in District projects• Aging buildings• HVAC Systems

Continued Needs

Recent GrowthAs our community grows the needs of our District increase• Continued increase in enrollment at various schools throughout the District

®Current trends show a consistent increase in enrollment K through 3rd grade levels®70% of our elementary schools are currently at or over capacity

• 2008 annexation of 6 new schools and over 2600 new students to the District• Community Expansion

®Jackson Drive®Independence Business Incubator

Capacity Levels by Elementary SchoolsBased on Current Enrollment Numbers

Benton Blackburn Bryant Fairmount Glendale Korte Luff MIll Creek

109% 105%

88%

140%

117% 113%

144%

120%

Percentages of Capacity Levels by Elementary Schools

Capacity Levels by Elementary SchoolsBased on Current Enrollment Numbers

Ott Procter Randall Santa Fe Sp Branch Sugar Creek

Sycamore Three Trails

Wm. Southern

126%

104%98% 97%

106% 102%

90%

145%

98%

Percentages of Capacity Levels by Elementary Schools

Community Shows SupportBond Survey Results

Percentage of Citizens in favor of bond on November Ballot

Patrons Employee ICED Community Presentations (Phone) (Online) (Online) (Paper)

73% 90% 72.8% 85%

- An independent firm conducted both patron phone survey and employee online survey. - Independence Council of Economic Development surveyed all e-newsletter subscribers.

Bond Survey Results- Option A,B, or C

Option A Option B Option CPatrons (Phone Survey) 48% 68% 55%Employee (Online Survey) 66% 84% 66%ICED (Online Survey) 25% 34% 41%Community (Paper Survey) 57% 57% 61%Facility Oversight Committee ---- ---- Approved

• An independent firm conducted both patron phone survey and employee online survey.• Independence Council of Economic Development conducted an online survey to all e- newsletter subscribers.• Community Paper Survey was conducted throughout community during presentations. A sampling of 70% of

patrons were surveyed exclusively on Option A and B.• Facility Oversight Committee approved the motion to move forward

with preference of Option C.

2009 Bond Issue The Independence School District has placed an $85 million bond issue on the November 2009

ballot. This will provide vital funding for remodeling, renovation, and new construction for schools across our District.

• 0% interest bonds• Save District millions in interest payments• Ability to pay off leases which saves 2 million from operating fund to better allow us to

take care of faculty & staff in the future

ProjectsThere will be two new elementary schools placed in our District, one on the west side and one on the east side. There will be considerable funds leftover to spread throughout the District for exciting improvements including:

• Renovations at many buildings• Additions to select schools throughout the District• Safety and technology improvements• Upgraded HVAC Systems

2010 Levy Amounts Per School DistrictSchool Districts Operating

LevyDebt Service

LevyTotal

Independence 4.43 0.85 5.28

Blue Springs 4.54 0.99 5.53

Fort Osage 4.55 0.83 5.38Lee’s Summit 4.86 1.07 5.93Liberty 4.86 1.05 5.91North Kansas City 4.87 1.02 5.89Raytown 5.13 1.07 6.20

Cost to Homeowner

Home Value Cost Per Month Cost Per Year

$50,000.00 $1.19 $14.28

$100,000.00 $2.38 $28.56

$200,000.00 $4.76 $57.12

Educational ImpactDecreased class size in elementary schools• Two new elementary schools and

additions at select schools

Improved learning environments• Remove some mobile units and add space

in schools for children to be inside buildings

HVAC Systems• Appropriate heating & cooling for students, faculty and staff

Enhanced technology for classrooms

Interest Free OpportunityZero Percent Interest FREE Bonds• Save the District millions in interest payments!

Interest FreeBonds

Interest Savings

$10,000,000.00 $5,500,000.00

$20,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00

$30,000,000.00 $18,000,000.00

Economic ImpactSupport Local Economy• Placement of 1200 to 1500 local construction jobs!

® Every 1 construction job creates 4.3 jobs in our community

Resource: Planned Industrial Expansion Authority

Community Endorsements

•Chamber of Commerce

•Independence Council for Economic Development

•Kansas City Building and Trade Unions

Significant Benefits for Our Studentsand Community!

The projects will have an enormous economic impact in the region, while positively affecting the health, wellness, and education of tens of thousands of students for decades to come in the Independence School District.

General InformationElection Day: November 3, 2009

Absentee Voting: 215 North Liberty, 816-325-4600• You can vote now• Office is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm – Monday thru Friday• Open two Saturday’s prior to Election Day – October 24

& 31 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

General Information

Approval• A majority vote of 4/7th’s is needed to pass the bond

issueTax Levy Effective Date• December 2010

For more information visit

www.OurIndependenceSchools.org

Bond Questions or Comments

ISDbond2009@indep.k12.mo.us