Bond Issue Update

This month we learn about what goes into creating a new high school, take a look at Clark Elementary's bond project, and get a lesson on bond financing.

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Bond Issue Update: September, 2009
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This month, we look at the bond project at Linwood Elementary and get a preview of how the bond will help fine arts facilities across the district. We also learn about the Bond Oversight Committee, the community group which will monitor the progress of the bond.

Bond Issue Update: August, 2009
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In our first of a monthly series of updates on Bond Issue projects, Superintendent John Allison speaks about community support and the bond, we look at the new high school stadium turf installations, Martin Libhart explains the phasing of the bond plan, and we examine Seltzer Elementary’s bond project.

Thank You, Wichita!

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Wichita Public School students are so grateful for the passage of the 2008 School Bond Issue, they just couldn't wait to tell you!

Bond Issue Report to BOE - What's Next? December 8, 2008

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Martin Libhart reports on next steps in implementing the first phases of the school bond issue construction projects.

Wichita Bond Issue Passes! THANK YOU, WICHITA!

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Once again, the citizens of Wichita have shown their strong support for students in the Wichita Public Schools by passing the $370 million bond issue. As a result, Wichita schools will receive facility updates that will provide safe rooms, new classrooms, athletic facilities, even brand new schools to address the overcrowding issues in many parts of our city. Board members and CARE representatives give their thoughts on what this means for our community's schoolchildren.

Board of Education 10/13/08 Report: The Purpose of Capital Outlay
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Approval of the 2008 Bond Issue would free up $171 million in capital outlay funds for the school district. Martin Libhart explains what improvements could be made if the bond issue is approved by voters, and what the impact would be on capital outlay should the bond issue fail.

Facilities Needs in Our Schools
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The 2000 bond issue did not address all of the district's critical needs. There are still unaddressed needs and more needs that appear as the district continues to grow. Learn about the need for new schools FEMA Safe Rooms, additional learning spaces, and building upgrades.

FEMA "Safe Rooms"

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Federal funding from FEMA, along with designated funds from the upcoming bond issue, could mean a safe room storm shelter in every Wichita school. Learn the facts on how these facility upgrades would help keep our kids safe.

Overcrowding in Wichita Schools

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Seltzer Elementary and Heights High School are just two of the district schools experiencing growing pains due to new housing construction in Wichita. The principals from these schools discuss the challenges that their staff and students face with continued growth in the northeast and southeast parts of Wichita.

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