Parents,
The Oklahoma City Public School District bond
election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007. I
want to encourage you to mark your calendars and
remember to vote.
The bond issue will NOT raise taxes. It is
designed to continue the progress that started with
MAPS for Kids.
The district has made amazing progress since the
passage of MAPS for Kids. Three new high schools and
one new elementary school have been built, four
major school renovations have been completed and
many more are underway. Student test scores are up
and the district has expanded alternative education
programs.
Passage of the $248.3 million package will help
address the district’s infrastructure needs for the
next six to seven years. The bond issue will fund
four propositions.
Proposition 1 includes $212 million to build 47
gymnasiums at elementary schools that currently do
not have gymnasiums and more than 50 new classrooms
throughout the district. Funds will also be used for
routine maintenance such as roofing, heating and
cooling systems and improvements at alternative
education sites.
Proposition 2 will provide $21.1 million for
technology in classrooms, improved networking for
better evaluation of student achievement and new and
updated library materials.
Proposition 3 includes $7.3 million for
transportation, allowing the district to continue to
retire 10-year old buses that are too expensive to
maintain.
Proposition 4 will provide $7.9 million for improved
safety and security systems and other equipment
throughout the district.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, October 9th
your vote will make a difference for our kids!
Valerie Harris