What is included in the proposed project solution? -New middle school addition to the west side of the high school building. School-within- a-school design. -Renovations and upgrades to infrastructure and classrooms at the existing high school building. -New competition gym on the north side of the high school building. This gym has two full courts when the bleachers are pushed in. -New secure entrance at the elementary school. -ADA (code) restrooms at elementary and high school buildings. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
What is included in the proposed project solution? -New middle school addition to the west side of the high school building. School-within- a-school design. -Renovations and upgrades to infrastructure and classrooms at the existing high school building. -New competition gym on the north side of the high school building. This gym has two full courts when the bleachers are pushed in. -New secure entrance at the elementary school. -ADA (code) restrooms at elementary and high school buildings. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
Fillmore Central Board President Chad Engle talks about the feasibility study and building tours that kicked off the start of addressing the needs of our district. We will be re-sharing a video each day about the bond project. If you would like to watch all of the bond video series click here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBPEQosLToR6FxxqkNv5WzXBIoW8eJqkJ Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/9GCXSufPMKw
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Why is the board calling this bond now? -Urgent infrastructure needs in existing buildings -Reactionary maintenance is expensive and not the best long- term solution -Operational (fiscal) efficiencies of one middle school/high school -Educational opportunities for students at one site -Addresses handicap accessibility (ADA) and safety issues throughout the district Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Why is the board calling this bond now? -Urgent infrastructure needs in existing buildings -Reactionary maintenance is expensive and not the best long- term solution -Operational (fiscal) efficiencies of one middle school/high school -Educational opportunities for students at one site -Addresses handicap accessibility (ADA) and safety issues throughout the district Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
Mr. Cumpston shares information about the upcoming community meeting at the High School. He also shares that there will be an open house at the middle school this Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM for the public to tour the building and ask questions. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/jiead8iFVWE
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Mr. Cumpston shares information about the upcoming community meeting at the High School. He also shares that there will be an open house at the middle school this Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM for the public to tour the building and ask questions. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/jiead8iFVWE
The third community meeting is just a few days away! Join us for a short presentation and tour of the high school to follow. The presentation will include: - Information about the bond project -Financial impact -FAQ's -Time for public comment
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
The third community meeting is just a few days away! Join us for a short presentation and tour of the high school to follow. The presentation will include: - Information about the bond project -Financial impact -FAQ's -Time for public comment
What’s Your Financial Impact? Click the link for the tax impact calculator to find out. https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact *Ag land tax impact calculator is converting the assessed value that appears on your tax statement to LB2 valuation which is 50% of market, or full value and then multiplying times the bond levy.* Formula: Assessed Ag Land Valuation / .72 (72%) X .50 (50%) X .0027 (bond levy) = Annual Tax Impact Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
2 months ago, Kenna Marchand
What’s Your Financial Impact? Click the link for the tax impact calculator to find out. https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact *Ag land tax impact calculator is converting the assessed value that appears on your tax statement to LB2 valuation which is 50% of market, or full value and then multiplying times the bond levy.* Formula: Assessed Ag Land Valuation / .72 (72%) X .50 (50%) X .0027 (bond levy) = Annual Tax Impact Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
For the past three weeks we have been posting informational videos about the bond project. Each topic included anywhere from how we got to the bond project, the financial impact, and what the project includes. Click the link to visit our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBPEQosLToR6FxxqkNv5WzXBIoW8eJqkJ Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
For the past three weeks we have been posting informational videos about the bond project. Each topic included anywhere from how we got to the bond project, the financial impact, and what the project includes. Click the link to visit our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBPEQosLToR6FxxqkNv5WzXBIoW8eJqkJ Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
The second community meeting is tomorrow! Join us for a short presentation and middle school building tour to follow. The presentation will include: - Information about the bond project -Financial impact -FAQ's -Time for public comment
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
The second community meeting is tomorrow! Join us for a short presentation and middle school building tour to follow. The presentation will include: - Information about the bond project -Financial impact -FAQ's -Time for public comment
It is anticipated that there will be operational efficiencies realized if the middle school and high school are all under one roof. A reduction in operational costs could include utilities, facility maintenance, transportation, elimination of duplicated services, and staff reduction through attrition. A feasibility study completed in 2021 and other projections indicate a conservative operational savings of $650,000 per year once the project is complete. This could result in a 5-cent reduction in the General Fund tax asking each year. This could also result in lowering the Special Building Fund levy.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
It is anticipated that there will be operational efficiencies realized if the middle school and high school are all under one roof. A reduction in operational costs could include utilities, facility maintenance, transportation, elimination of duplicated services, and staff reduction through attrition. A feasibility study completed in 2021 and other projections indicate a conservative operational savings of $650,000 per year once the project is complete. This could result in a 5-cent reduction in the General Fund tax asking each year. This could also result in lowering the Special Building Fund levy.
The three building principals and Jac Marchand (transportation and grounds director), share what efficiencies they would see in their buildings and areas if the bond would pass. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/K50K2pMUJ3o
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
https://youtu.be/K50K2pMUJ3o
A tremendous amount of time, public feedback, and work has gone into putting forth to voters what the board believes is the best solution for the district. According to the facility audit, if the bond doesn’t pass, we would likely need to spend $51,501,000 over the next 20 years to address urgent infrastructure needs, eliminate deficiencies in current buildings and systems, and provide upgrades to the three sites and downtown gym.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
A tremendous amount of time, public feedback, and work has gone into putting forth to voters what the board believes is the best solution for the district. According to the facility audit, if the bond doesn’t pass, we would likely need to spend $51,501,000 over the next 20 years to address urgent infrastructure needs, eliminate deficiencies in current buildings and systems, and provide upgrades to the three sites and downtown gym.
Adam Wallin explains what the districts needs are and how the bond passing would help solve those needs. Watch to find out what influenced him to vote yes to pass the resolution in December for the bond election. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/K3vyiDvWlYg
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Adam Wallin explains what the districts needs are and how the bond passing would help solve those needs. Watch to find out what influenced him to vote yes to pass the resolution in December for the bond election. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
No, bond funds will make up part of the additions and renovations at the elementary school. Most of the additions and renovations will be funded through the Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund (QCPUF) which allows money to be levied by a school board for Safety and Security Infrastructure projects and ADA projects. This money would be used to pay for the new front entrance and office area as well as the ADA bathrooms. The other parts of the project would use money from the bond in order to be built.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
No, bond funds will make up part of the additions and renovations at the elementary school. Most of the additions and renovations will be funded through the Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund (QCPUF) which allows money to be levied by a school board for Safety and Security Infrastructure projects and ADA projects. This money would be used to pay for the new front entrance and office area as well as the ADA bathrooms. The other parts of the project would use money from the bond in order to be built.
Mr. Cumpston and Nate Girmus review the opportunities that could be available to our students if the bond would pass. These opportunities include, student mentoring, additional courses and instructional time, and more after school activities for 5th-8th students. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch here: https://youtu.be/fpYbCMAdm2E
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Mr. Cumpston and Nate Girmus review the opportunities that could be available to our students if the bond would pass. These opportunities include, student mentoring, additional courses and instructional time, and more after school activities for 5th-8th students. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/fpYbCMAdm2E
The preliminary bond tax levy is 27 cents per $100 of valuation. This would equal $270 per year per $100,000 of property valuation. An individual tax calculator can be found here https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact. The tax calculator will allow homeowners and AG Land owners to calculate their preliminary tax impact of the bond. AG Land is figured at a different rate than other property and the tax calculator will figure both for you.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Find your tax impact here: https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact
Tobin Buchanan explains how LB2 (ag land is assessed at 50% for school bonds) affects the financial impact of the bond issue. A tax calculator for the bond can be found here https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/nhvKyqjLOhA
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Financial Impact with Tobin Buchanan
The resolution and ballot includes a ‘not to exceed’ bond amount of $48,800,000. Preliminary financial and tax impact models reflect a 30-year maturity for the bonds. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for more information about the project, financial impact, FAQ's, voting information, how we got to the bond election, and more.
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact
Mr. Cumpston thanks community members of our district who attended the first community meeting/open house at the elementary school on February 9th. He reviews when the next community meetings/open houses are and shares other information about the bond. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/rDU0ktLawrs
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Chad Engle discusses the cost of the project, and how the board prioritized the needs of the district and arrived at the cost of the project. Chad reviews how we are the only school district of our size, in our area with three educational campuses (plus the downtown gym), and the financial efficiencies that could be gained if the bond would pass. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/3vcC97Rr9D0
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Chad Engle discusses the cost of the project, and how the board prioritized the needs of the district and arrived at the cost of the project. Chad reviews how we are the only school district of our size, in our area with three educational campuses (plus the downtown gym), and the financial efficiencies that could be gained if the bond would pass. Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/3vcC97Rr9D0
The first community meeting is tomorrow! Join us for a short presentation and elementary building tour to follow. The presentation will include: ◼️ Information about the bond project ◼️Financial impact ◼️FAQ's ◼️Time for public comment
3 months ago, Kenna Marchand
Elementary Community Meeting