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Colo-NESCO Community School District Referendum Vote

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Colo-NESCO Community School

Colo-NESCO Community School District Referendum

V O T I N G I N F O R M AT I O NW H AT W I L L B E O N T H E B A L L O T ?

This referendum ballot will include one question. If approved at the polls, $13.275 million will be authorized for District-wide improvements.

DID YOU KNOW?

W H E R E D O I V O T E O N M A R C H 3 R D ?

Voting in Person: Starting February 5th

Auditor’s Office Story County Administration Building 900 6th Street Nevada, IA 50201

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

You may still vote early in-person at the Auditor’s Office until 5:00 p.m. on March 2nd.

Voting by Mail: You can request an absentee ballot now for the March 3rd election. Ballots will be mailed out starting February 5th.

The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is 5:00 p.m. on February 21st.AB

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Dakins Community Center 105 E Main Street

Zearing, IA

C

American Legion Hall

80 S 4th Street McCallsburg, IA

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Colo Fire and Rescue Station 302 Bailey Street

Colo, IA

O R O R

A community task force was formed with representatives from all three communities in the summer of 2019 to lead the efforts toward a recommendation that is financially responsible to the community and addresses immediate, long-term solutions for the District.

There is an immediate need for accessibility for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In addition, the District will be meeting the demand with responsible growth and progress for the future.

There are identified ongoing issues with poor indoor air quality, safety and security, and aging infrastructure in current facilities.

The wind turbines will pay 27% of the taxes toward the total amount of the bond.

Y E S N O

Shall the Board of Directors of the Colo-Nesco Community School

District in the Counties of Story, Marshall and Hardin, State of Iowa,

be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation

Bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,275,000 to demolish the

three story section of the Zearing building, to build, furnish and

equip an addition to the Zearing building, including safe/secure

entrances, and to remodel, repair, improve, furnish, and equip the

gymnasium and cafeteria, including accessibility improvements,

and to improve the site, including parking; and to improve the

Colo building, including HVAC system improvements, safe/secure

entrances, accessibility improvements, and additional remodeling,

repairs, improvements, furnishing and equipping of the Colo building?

Iowa voters are required to register and show a legal form of identification.

Find out more: bit.ly/IA_voterInformation


The Referendum Vote is March 3rd!

D I S T R I C T O P P O R T U N I T I E S On March 3, 2020, residents in the Colo-Zearing-McCallsburg (Colo-NESCO) Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on a $13.275 million referendum. The vote, which will take place at all three facility locations, will determine whether the District will be able to make improvements to the Elementary and Middle/Senior High School facilities. The results will impact all community members; that’s why it’s important to know more about the District’s plans and to make an educated vote!

2019February Completed a Structural Engineering Report

April Completed a Facility Assessment + Educational Adequacy Assessment

R E F E R E N D U M F O C A L A R E A S

Accessibility

Security

Safety + Health

May A community-led task force was formed with 25+ members from all three communities to review the assessments and report, determine immediate needs, and formulate a community-driven conclusion and action plan, which is further outlined below.

July 17 Meeting 1: Task Force Charge + Facility Tour • Facility Tour 1 - Middle/senior high school: educational

adequacy and existing conditions• Post-Tour Exercise: Strengths, challenges, opportunities, and questions

July 31 Meeting 2: Facility Tour• Facility Tour 2 - Elementary school: educational


August 14 Meeting 3: Facility Tour• Facility Tour 3 - Daycare/preschool: Educational


September 11 Meeting 4: Putting it all Together• Summary of task force findings• Presentations by principals on needs vs. wants from

the educational adequacy assessment

October 9 Meeting 5: Alternative Analysis + Financial Considerations• Financial Considerations – Piper Jaffrey presentation• Recap of facility tours• Development and discussion of alternatives and costs• Timelines

October 23 Meeting 6: Task Force Recommendation• Development of recommendation to the School Board

November 6 Meeting 7: Task Force Recommendation• Development of recommendation to the School Board Continued

Assessments and reports identified significant upgrades and infrastructure needs that required further action to benefit the students, staff, faculty, community, and District.

The Colo-NESCO Community School District is committed to guiding and nurturing the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of all students, while promoting lifelong learning and citizenship in today’s rapidly changing world.

C O M M U N I T Y- D R I V E N A P P R O A C H + R E C O M M E N D AT I O N



Safety + Health

Accessibility Security W H E R E W I L L T H E M O N E Y G O ?

X X Implement Safe and Secure Entrance

X Add Additional and Relocate Security Cameras

X Rework Ramp

X Renovate Upper Commons (Due to ramp rework)

X Upgrade HVAC Systems

X Upgrade Electrical Systems

X Add Restrooms

X Restroom Accessibility (ADA Compliance)

X Remodel Family and Consumer Science Space

X Relocate Teachers’ Workroom

X Address Bus Drop-Off

X X Improve Ventilation and Privacy in Locker Rooms

H O W W I L L T H E R E F E R E N D U M S U P P O R T O U R C O L O M I D D L E / S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L S T U D E N T S ?

Colo-NESCO provides students at the MS/HS with many different academic & extra-curricular opportunities that allow students to use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication to enhance their education.

Brandon Kelley, Colo Middle/Senior High School Principal



Our students deserve facilities that are safe, secure, and accessible for all, to ensure an education that prepares them to be career and college ready.

Ty Adams Zearing Elementary Principal

H O W W I L L T H E R E F E R E N D U M S U P P O R T O U R Z E A R I N G E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L S T U D E N T S ?

Safety + Health

Accessibility Security W H E R E W I L L T H E M O N E Y G O ?

X Demolish Existing Three Story Building

X Replace STEM Lab

X Replace Special Education Classroom

XReplace Administrative Space: Principal Office, At-Risk Office, Instructional Coach/Conference Room, Reception, Nurse, and Teacher’s Workroom

X Replace Mechanical Room and Storage Space

X Replace Corridor, Lobby, and Restrooms

X X Implement Safe and Secure Entrance

Add Additional and Relocate Security Cameras

X X Address Elevator Accessibility

X Pave Parking Lot

X X Address Bus Drop-off

XRenovate Locker Rooms: Accessibility, private showers, new paint, and plumbing fixtures

X Update Kitchen: Relocate equipment, new ventilation, and new finishes

X Update Cafeteria: New paint, lights, and ceiling

X Update Music Room: New paint, lights, and ceiling

X Update Art Room: New cabinets and new paint

X X Renovate Gym: New ADA accessible bleachers, paint, and sound system



T O TA L B O N D A M O U N T

The wind turbines will pay for 27% of the taxes on the entire project.

1. Tax valuations from 1-1-2019 annual fiscal budget.2. Estimated tax rate increase per $1,000 is $2.70.

Property TypeAssessed Valuation

Rollback Percentage

Taxable Valuation

Annual Additional Tax Impact

Monthly Additional Tax Impact

Residential Homestead Credit may vary

from County to County. Maximum is $4,850.

$50,000.00 55.0743% $27,537.00 $61.26 $5.10

$100,000.00 55.0743% $55,074.00 $135.61 $11.30

$150,000.00 55.0743% $82,611.00 $209.96 $17.50

$200,000.00 55.0743% $110,149.00 $284.31 $23.69

$250,000.00 55.0743% $137,686.00 $358.66 $29.89

$300,000.00 55.0743% $165,223.00 $433.01 $36.08

Commercial $100,000.00 55.0743% $90,000.00 $243.00 $20.25

$500,000.00 55.0743% $450,000.00 $1,215.00 $101.25

$1,000,000.00 55.0743% $900,000.00 $2,430.00 $202.50

Agricultural Average assessed value of agricultural land

for Story County is $1,455/per acre.

$1,000.00 55.0743% $815.00 $2.20 $0.18

$1,200.00 55.0743% $978.00 $2.64 $0.22

$1,455.00 55.0743% $1,186.00 $3.20 $0.27

$1,600.00 55.0743% $1,304.00 $3.52 $0.29

$1,800.00 55.0743% $1,467.00 $3.96 $0.33

A F F I R M AT I V E V O T E TA X I M P A C T

% P A I D B Y C AT E G O R Y

Residential, Agricultural, Commercial, and Industrial

Turbine

Utilities and Railroad

67%27%

6%

$13.275 MILLION



H O W D O W E C O M P A R E T O O U R N E I G H B O R S ?

The graph below shows a comparison of the current tax rates for nearby schools.

0 5 1510 20

Hubbard-Radcliffe 14.3

Colfax-Mingo 18.2

Eldora-NP 13.9

Nevada 16.8

Bondurant-Farrar 19.0

Roland-Story 13.7

West Marshall 12.0

Collins-Maxwell 14.9

North Polk 18.9

Ames 14.3

Baxter 17.5

Ballard 19.6

L E G E N D

Current Levee

Proposed Bond Increase

2.7

C O L O - N E S C O 10.7

T O TA L : 13.4

Follow the Colo-NESCO Community School District on Facebook for information and updates about the bond referendum!

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Colo-NESCO Community School District Referendum Vote

JOIN US FOR A N I N F O R M AT I O N A L M E E T I N G !

Colo Middle/Senior High School Informational Meeting January 23, 2020 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Zearing Elementary School Informational Meeting February 6, 2020 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.

McCallsburg Daycare/Preschool Informational Meeting February 10, 2020 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Learn more about where the money will go, take a tour, and ask questions!

Who can vote on March 3, 2020? Anyone who is a resident within the Colo-NESCO Community School District and is a registered voter.

What will the bond cover? The bond will cover Safety + Health, Accessibility, and Security needs. View pages 4 and 5 for more information.

What is happening at the McCallsburg Facility? The McCallsburg facility recently had the gym roof replaced and updates are planned for this spring at the softball field, including making it more ADA accessible for fans and redoing the siding on the press box. The District will also continue to host the daycare and wellness center.

How were improvements prioritized for each facility? Three different assessments were completed in 2019 that identified the need to update District facilities. Next, a community-driven task force—with the help of an architecture firm—led the process to determine the immediate needs of each facility and the appropriate spending for each.

Where can I learn more? Visit the Colo-NESCO website: www.colonesco.org/community-task-force

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