Wrenshall Public School, ISD #100, is proposing a three-question bond referendum on November 6, 2018. The first ballot question would authorize $12,967,500 in bonding authority to finance: deferred maintenance projects, a secure entrance with administrative office relocation, a gymnasium addition, renovations and site improvements. The second ballot question would authorize $550,000 in bonding authority to finance the restoration/renovation of the existing swimming pool and associated locker rooms. The third ballot question would authorize $1,772,500 in bonding authority to finance technology updates in existing classrooms, the reconfiguration of existing spaces to create an additional classroom and the relocation of the Dean of Students Office. Ballot questions #2 and #3 are contingent upon the passage of question #1 The projects would be scheduled for completion in calendar years 2019-2020. Cost estimates by ballot question/project type are as follows: Question #1 Question #2 HVAC Upgrades/Fire Suppression Gymnasium Addition Asbestos Abatement $7,000,000 Pool/ Locker Renovations $550.000 $9.112 $559,112 $1,772,500 $15,681 $1,788,181 $1,400,000 Bond Issuance $385,000 2,500 Technology Upgrades/Renovations $270,000 Bond Issuance $250,000 S350,000 $775,000 $375,000 $275,000 $500,000 $150,000 $750,000 $240,049 Window Replacement Building Envelope Tuckpointing Secure Entrance/Admin Relocation Gym Floor Replacement Repurpose Rec Building - Storage Classroom Renovations Repurpose Swimming Pool Bond Issuance $13,141,549 The district has supplied cost estimates to operate and staff the additional building space and believes existing revenues will be sufficient to fund any operational cost increases. In addition, the school board believes the proposed projects are in the best long-term interest of the district. If the bond referendum is successful and bonds are sold, the debt service on the bonds will be eligible for debt service equalization under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.53, subdivision 3, if the bond schedule is approved. The amount of debt service equalization aid, if any, the district receives is determined annually and is dependent upon property wealth, student population, and other statutory requirements REVIEW AND COMMENT STATEMENT Based upon the department's analysis of the school district's required documentation and other pertinent information from sources of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Commissioner of Education provides a positive review and comment. ADDTONALINFORMATIONISAVAILABLE Persons desiring additional information regarding this proposal should contact the school district superintendent's office Dr. Brenda Cassellius Commissioner October 5, 2018 Pine Journal: October 1 1, 2018 #0017861 60t