· The total community schools projects cost including the cost of bond issuance is $22,722,838.00.  The bond call is for $13,500,000.00.  There will be a requested amount from the SBA of $9,222,838.00. 

· The SBA grant and the bond call will be contingent upon one another.

· Combining the cost of the bond and the existing levy, the average cost to the taxpayer for a $100,000.00 home and $50,000.00 personal property is $367.60/year which is $1.00/day, $7.00/week or $30.00/month.

· The key components in the schools are:  HVAC and electrical upgrades, safety and disability access improvements, a new gym at Tygarts Valley High School and renovation to the Middle School area, a new cafeteria and music room at Harman School, a new cafeteria at Beverly Elementary, and installation of air conditioning in Elkins High School’s gym.

· The improvements put in place by the bond call will return all of these sites and all of the areas included within the schools to full community use and access.

· The tax increase that was attributed to the excess levy only was coupled with an increase done by the Assessor that will be reflected in your tax bill.  

All meetings begin at 6:30 pm

September 18 2012—Homestead Elementary

September 20, 2012—Tygarts Valley 

September 25, 2012—Coalton Elementary

September 26, 2012—Harman School

September 27, 2012—Beverly Elementary

October 10, 2012—Elkins High School