Holcomb R-III School DistrictNo Tax Increase Bond Issue Project

April 2, 2013

• September 20, 2011

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Update and modernize the facilities to meet current educational needs.

Fund improvements without raising the tax levy. Improve student comfort, safety, and academic

performance. Improve acoustics for better learning. Preserve long term facility viability. Reduce ongoing energy and maintenance costs.

Improvement Objectives

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Needed Improvements

Total Costs $1.9M – NO TAX INCREASE BOND ISSUE

Upgrade and modernize auditorium interior including seating, flooring, stage, sound, lighting, and HVAC systems.

Repair exterior brickwork and structural issues.

Upgrade lighting to improve energy efficiency.

Install new Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Systems to provide comfort, reduce energy costs, and eliminate costly repairs to outdated equipment.

Replace windows, exterior and interior doors improving comfort , reducing energy waste, and increasing security.

Repave parking lots and repair sidewalks.

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Holcomb School District Existing Conditions

Originally constructed in 1955, with

various additions throughout the

years, many building systems are

outdated and in need of major

renovations.

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Existing Conditions- Auditorium

• Dated conditions • Torn seating• Stage needs upgrading• Lighting and AV Systems

need updating • HVAC system past useful life• Poor acoustics and noisy

HVAC systems

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Auditorium Interior Issues

Seats in poor condition

Poor lighting and stage curtain

Asbestos floor tile and worn out carpeting

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Auditorium HVAC Issues

Poor Design of the HVAC ductwork creates noisy and uncomfortable conditions. Ductwork will be re-designed to provide better air distribution and quieter operation. New acoustical ceiling will be installed.

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• Moisture causing significant damage to brickwork

• Tuckpointing, brick replacement, and water sealing is needed

• Roof flashing needs to be replaced to stop water damage

• Cracks need to be addressed

Existing Conditions- Brickwork

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Auditorium-Brick Work Issues

Squirrels are getting into the building and creating additional issues

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Auditorium-Brickwork Issues

Rear wall is separating due to settlingand causing major cracking and structural issues

Steel I -beam is supported by block masonry that is cracking.

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Auditorium Brickwork Issues

Major crack developing on exterior of facility

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Auditorium Brickwork

Major rework and replacement of brick is required after stabilization

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Brickwork and Window Issues

Moisture issues causing brick to crack and break off from freezing and thawing

Crack forming on corner of facility

Windows in poor condition and not thermally efficient

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Parking Lot/Sidewalks• Patching• Potholes• Cracking• Deteriorated

asphalt• Water drainage

issues

Existing ConditionsParking Lot/Sidewalks

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Existing Conditions - Parking Lot

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Existing Conditions - Sidewalks

Sidewalks near auditorium are lower than the pavement and flood when it rains.

ADA accessibility issues and cracking should be repaired.

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Existing Conditions - HVAC

Gym Cooling system is in need of replacement.

Ductwork is not sufficient for proper air circulation.

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Existing conditions - HVAC

Outdated and inefficient HVAC equipment throughout the campus should be replaced with high efficiency equipment.

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Existing conditions - Gym Lighting

• Gym lighting is inefficient and wastes energy.

• Fixtures produce poor lighting levels

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Several single pane window systems are inefficient.

Exterior entrance doors inefficient and outdated.

Windows and Doors

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Bond Issue Project Auditorium Interior modernization Energy efficient HVAC system

replacements Energy efficient lighting retrofits Gym/High School Windows High School Lockable and Secure Interior

Doors New Locking Mechanisms on Interior

Doors of the Elementary Classrooms Secure Exterior doors High School and

Elementary Brick and Roof Repairs

Remove and replace damaged brick Tuckpoint and seal

Paving/Concrete Work Sidewalks

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Bond Issue

Money can be raised WITHOUT raising the tax levy.

Project improvements will reduce Districts operating cost for energy and repair cost.

Projected savings over 20 years for this phase:Energy savings over $280,000Operational savings over $1,000,000

Good management of finances by the Board of Education has made this possible.

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April Election Impact

Scenario 1 – Bond Issue Passes:

This would allow for extensive renovation of the Holcomb School District Campus. Renovations to include the upgrade of auditorium, structural and brickwork repair, replacement of windows, doors, lighting, HVAC systems, and roof/drainage repairs. The results of the project will lower the operations and maintenance cost for the District and provide a high quality learning environment for the students.

Funds would also continue to be available to maintain these improvements and meet the educational needs of the district.

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April Election Impact

Scenario 2 – Bond Issue Fails:

Excessive energy bills and maintenance costs would continue to escalate on equipment that is well past its life expectancy. Buildings will continue to deteriorate and structural issues will not be rectified. Poor indoor air quality in the classroom would impact the educational needs of the students. Eventually a tax increase would be required to do major repairs and construction.