Overview
The Proposal
On June 14, 2004, voters in the Ann Arbor Public School District will
be asked to approve two ballot questions for improvements to district
facilities.
The two questions are:
- A $205,465,000 bond for projects such as a new high school,
classroom additions, technology upgrades and other projects across all
district facilities.
- A 1.0 mil sinking fund, which is estimated to generate about $35
million over a 5-year period, for smaller projects throughout the
district.
Ballot Wording
 Major Features
- New comprehensive 1600 student high school Learn
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- Remodeling of Pioneer & Huron to respond to new student capacity and
program upgrades
- Modernization and improvements to all schools, K-12
- Early Childhood Development Centers
- New centralized preschool facility
- Tuition-based pre-school at seven satellite centers
- Expanded, extended day Kindergarten options
- Up-to-date technology tools for every student and teacher in every
school
- Extensive upgrades at Scarlett Middle School to create a model,
community-centered middle school
- New bus purchases
- Musical instrument replacement
Proposed Improvements
Summary charts of improvements at each school
Sinking Fund Program
Mechanical and Electrical upgrades for Ann Arborâs 21 elementary
schools, 5 middle schools and 5 high schools.
Mechanical upgrades improve student comfort through appropriate
heating, cooling and air quality. Upgrades include:
- New boilers
- New classroom ventilators
- Replacing rooftop air handling units
- Replacing plumbing fixtures
- Air conditioning elementary school media centers and computer labs
Electrical upgrades support technology objectives and improve
classroom environments. These include:
- Replacing outdated electrical equipment
- Installing security and fire alarm systems
- Replacing interior lighting in classrooms, as needed.
Cost Breakdown
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New High School |
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$84,140,000 |
| |
Renovations & Additions to Existing
Facilities |
|
$126,359,300 |
|
Technology |
|
$20,000,000 |
|
Busses |
|
$7,000,000 |
|
Other Equipment (Musical Instruments)
|
|
$2,600,000 |
|
Other Expenses |
|
$2,965,000 |
| |
Total Project Costs
Bond and Sinking Fund |
|
$240,465,000 |
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Amount of Proposed Bond Issue
|
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$205,465,000 |
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Amount of Sinking Fund (over 5 yrs.)
|
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$35,000,000 |
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