By Bruce Rolfe
Voters in the Galesburg-Augusta School District will face a $11.2 million proposal November 4.
Eligible voters may cast ballots at the Galesburg City Hall and Charleston Township Hall from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is 17 years.
The G-A School District states the bond proposal will improve safety and security, provide mechanical upgrades and address aging infrastructure.
According to school district literature, if approved, proposed funding improvements at the Primary School include:
• 41,800 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Chiller replacement for more efficient air conditioning throughout the building.
• Replace building temperature control systems for better control of mechanical systems.
• Monitoring energy use, and emergency lighting upgrade.
Improvements at the G-A Middle School will include:
• 10,320 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Chiller replacement for more efficient air conditioning throughout the building.
Improvements at the G-A High School include:
• 80,100 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Replacement of main entry doors, frames, and hardware for better building security.
• Cooling temperature tower replacement for more efficient air conditioning.
Transportation Facility improvements include:
• Construction of a new transportation facility to address functional issues of the current facility.
• New Parking lots and drives at the new facility.
Some other improvements at the new transportation facility the school district lists include:
• Provide proper space for safe bus maintenance.
• Add a wash bay to extend bus life.
• Expand storage & workshop space.
• Create safe and secure training & meeting areas for staff.
• Repair air controls. (currently there is not heat for office staff).
Voters in the Galesburg-Augusta School District will face a $11.2 million proposal November 4.
Eligible voters may cast ballots at the Galesburg City Hall and Charleston Township Hall from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is 17 years.
The G-A School District states the bond proposal will improve safety and security, provide mechanical upgrades and address aging infrastructure.
According to school district literature, if approved, proposed funding improvements at the Primary School include:
• 41,800 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Chiller replacement for more efficient air conditioning throughout the building.
• Replace building temperature control systems for better control of mechanical systems.
• Monitoring energy use, and emergency lighting upgrade.
Improvements at the G-A Middle School will include:
• 10,320 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Chiller replacement for more efficient air conditioning throughout the building.
Improvements at the G-A High School include:
• 80,100 square feet of roof will be replaced.
• Replacement of main entry doors, frames, and hardware for better building security.
• Cooling temperature tower replacement for more efficient air conditioning.
Transportation Facility improvements include:
• Construction of a new transportation facility to address functional issues of the current facility.
• New Parking lots and drives at the new facility.
Some other improvements at the new transportation facility the school district lists include:
• Provide proper space for safe bus maintenance.
• Add a wash bay to extend bus life.
• Expand storage & workshop space.
• Create safe and secure training & meeting areas for staff.
• Repair air controls. (currently there is not heat for office staff).
A location for the new transportation facility has yet to be investigated. The primary and high school campuses will be the first locations to be explored for potential locations.
How the Bond Will Be Paid for if Approved
The G-A School District states this is a new bond, separate from the existing debt and is an expected no-mill increase from the 2025 debt levy.
According to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy the millage rate - tax rate - was set to decline and the school district is asking voters to keep it as is. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy adds the district is proposing a hike in future taxes than what is currently projected right now.
According to the school district, this could be viewed as a 1 mill increase from what the levy would otherwise be with the 2026 levy (since there is projected to be 1 mill falling off the existing debt).
The school district adds the bond term is 16 years, 2 months. The last bond payment would be in May, 2042. which the school district said is 2 years past the last payment for the existing debt.
How the Bond Will Be Paid for if Approved
The G-A School District states this is a new bond, separate from the existing debt and is an expected no-mill increase from the 2025 debt levy.
According to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy the millage rate - tax rate - was set to decline and the school district is asking voters to keep it as is. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy adds the district is proposing a hike in future taxes than what is currently projected right now.
According to the school district, this could be viewed as a 1 mill increase from what the levy would otherwise be with the 2026 levy (since there is projected to be 1 mill falling off the existing debt).
The school district adds the bond term is 16 years, 2 months. The last bond payment would be in May, 2042. which the school district said is 2 years past the last payment for the existing debt.
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