Manchester Schools Approve Renovation Funding Steps
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jordan Fouts-
The school is looking to raise up to $2 million for the project, which includes roof replacement, exterior masonry work, upgrades to security and electrical systems, and addressing heating, cooling and plumbing issues.
Funding the project is not expected to affect property tax rates, but will be done through bond sales.
Total costs are estimated at $1.67 million. Bond sale proceeds are expected to total $1.935 million, to cover unforeseen costs.
A public hearing is set for April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the administration offices to discuss one part of the funding process, a proposed third amendment to the Manchester High School Building Corporation lease.
School officials are also looking to collect at least 50 signatures from school patrons endorsing the renovation project before the hearing. Schools Superintendent Bill Reichhart gave signature sheets to board members so they could approach school patrons directly.
“This gives us a chance to talk to people about what we’re doing,” he said.
The board also accepted High School Principal Nancy Alspaugh’s proposal to teach driver’s education beginning in April. Students will learn the driving manual during the first session, then in May will begin hands-on driving instruction.
The cost for the class is $350, which she noted is less expensive than private lessons.
“I have a lot of 15 year olds clamoring for driver’s ed forms,” Alspaugh told the board. “If enough sign up, I may seek a second driving instructor.”[[In-content Ad]]
The school is looking to raise up to $2 million for the project, which includes roof replacement, exterior masonry work, upgrades to security and electrical systems, and addressing heating, cooling and plumbing issues.
Funding the project is not expected to affect property tax rates, but will be done through bond sales.
Total costs are estimated at $1.67 million. Bond sale proceeds are expected to total $1.935 million, to cover unforeseen costs.
A public hearing is set for April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the administration offices to discuss one part of the funding process, a proposed third amendment to the Manchester High School Building Corporation lease.
School officials are also looking to collect at least 50 signatures from school patrons endorsing the renovation project before the hearing. Schools Superintendent Bill Reichhart gave signature sheets to board members so they could approach school patrons directly.
“This gives us a chance to talk to people about what we’re doing,” he said.
The board also accepted High School Principal Nancy Alspaugh’s proposal to teach driver’s education beginning in April. Students will learn the driving manual during the first session, then in May will begin hands-on driving instruction.
The cost for the class is $350, which she noted is less expensive than private lessons.
“I have a lot of 15 year olds clamoring for driver’s ed forms,” Alspaugh told the board. “If enough sign up, I may seek a second driving instructor.”[[In-content Ad]]
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