Information About the Nowata Public Schools

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Five Goals of the Bond Issue The plan for the Bond issue • Securing our Future Making the necessary repairs and renovations to the elementary school so that we can continue serving our students in that building for many years to come. 2) Student and Staff Health and Wellness Passing this bond issue will allow us to eliminate health issues in the elementary school, such as mold and mildew caused by unrepairable roof leaks and a faulty HVAC system. 3 Saftey and Security Adding an appropriate storm shelter in both of our school buildings and remodel the entryways to provide proper safety and security. 4 Program Growth Provide a new facility for our growing agricultural program, creating a dedicated space for hands-on learning, animal care, and career development. Additionally, construct a multi-use athletic building with locker rooms ensuring our students have the facilities they need to grow and thrive. 5 ) Safe Transportation Replacing three aging route buses that break down and require frequent repairs with three new buses will help ensure our students have safe, dependable transportation to and from school each day.

Project Costs $16,795,000 Proposition No. 1- Total Cost = $16,345,000 Elementary School Improvements: • This bond will fund essential additions and repairs at the elementary school, including a storm shelter, secure entrance, roof repairs, HVAC updates, restroom remodeling, replacing carpet with vinyl tile, and general facility maintenance. • These improvements will enhance safety, security, and the learning environment for our students. District-Wide Athletic Improvements: • This bond will fund essential upgrades to athletic facilities across the district, including new lighting, scoreboards, a multi-use athletic facility with locker rooms, and general facility maintenance. • These improvements will enhance safety, functionality, and opportunities for student-athletes. Middle School/High School Improvements: • This bond will support critical upgrades at the middle school and high school, including expanding the cafeteria to incorporate a storm shelter, enhancing secure entrances, remodeling restrooms, and addressing facility maintenance needs. • These improvements will create a safer, more functional environment for students and staff. Agricultural Education Expansion: District-Wide Facility Improvements: • This bond will fund the construction, furnishing, • This bond will support various facility upgrades across the and equipping of a new agriculture education district, including expanding the bus barn, resurfacing the building, providing students with enhanced band practice area, and addressing essential maintenance hands-on learning opportunities and supporting needs. the growth of our ag program. • These improvements will enhance functionality, safety, and long-term sustainability for students and staff. Proposition No. 2 - Total Cost = $450,000 Student Transportation: • This bond will fund the purchase of three new buses to ensure safe, reliable transportation for our students.

Project Costs $16,795,000 Proposition No. 1- Total Cost = $16,345,000 Elementary School Improvements: • This bond will fund essential additions and repairs at the elementary school, including a storm shelter, secure entrance, roof repairs, HVAC updates, restroom remodeling, replacing carpet with vinyl tile, and general facility maintenance. • These improvements will enhance safety, security, and the learning environment for our students. District-Wide Athletic Improvements: • This bond will fund essential upgrades to athletic facilities across the district, including new lighting, scoreboards, a multi-use athletic facility with locker rooms, and general facility maintenance. • These improvements will enhance safety, functionality, and opportunities for student-athletes. Middle School/High School Improvements: • This bond will support critical upgrades at the middle school and high school, including expanding the cafeteria to incorporate a storm shelter, enhancing secure entrances, remodeling restrooms, and addressing facility maintenance needs. • These improvements will create a safer, more functional environment for students and staff. Agricultural Education Expansion: District-Wide Facility Improvements: • This bond will fund the construction, furnishing, • This bond will support various facility upgrades across the and equipping of a new agriculture education district, including expanding the bus barn, resurfacing the building, providing students with enhanced band practice area, and addressing essential maintenance hands-on learning opportunities and supporting needs. the growth of our ag program. • These improvements will enhance functionality, safety, and long-term sustainability for students and staff. Proposition No. 2 - Total Cost = $450,000 Student Transportation: • This bond will fund the purchase of three new buses to ensure safe, reliable transportation for our students.

BALLOT QUESTION 2 Shall Independent School District Number 40 of Nowata County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) to be issued in one or more series to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing transportation equipment, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) per centum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date? NO TAX INCREASE! YES VOTE NO VOTE Continue to patch and repair current buses Three new route buses purchased to replace three older, unreliable buses Collect information and start the process over Issue $450K bonds to pay for the buses

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