School Location Facts

USD 442 Bond Issue Election

Below are some of the facts discussed during the public planning meeting held in the spring. The location of the proposed new pre k-8 grade building was arrived at after an open public process and upon a vote by the USD 442 Board of Education at an open meeting.

• Fact — The proposed school south of the existing high school will allow for sharing of staff and save tax dollars over many years.
• Fact — Rebuilding at 709 Nemaha would require displacement of K-5 students from the classrooms currently being used during rebuilding due to construction noise, heavy equipment dangers and safety.
• Fact — If the students were displaced, at least 8 to 10 more modular unites would need to be rented costing additional tax payer dollars. This does not include a place for over 200 K-5 students and staff to eat lunch  and to have physical education.
• Fact — Rebuilding at 709 Nemaha would require a two story building due to space limitations. To meet American Disability Act requirements, significant modifications would need to be made to gain full access to the building. This would be required.
• Fact — Students at 709 Nemaha would still be going to school in basement classrooms and classrooms without windows. The public has said they do not want this for the children since another option is available.
• Fact — Insurance proceeds may not cover the full cost to rebuild at 709 Nemaha since the building would have to be larger with more two story sections than the original building to accommodate all of the education needs.

 Previous generations had the foresight and made the commitment to educate our generation. Let us do the same for children in the future.

Vote YES on November 6th

VOTE FOR KIDS