What main themes did the Facilities Planning Committee take into consideration?
• Improving safety and security. • Taking care of what we have • Improving operating and energy efficiencies to reduce operating costs • Improving the learning environment (for example, providing appropriate lighting levels) to maximize students’ learning abilities 4. Will passage result in an increased school millage rate? No. The District currently levies 7.59 mills annually and will continue to levy 7.59 mills. While there is no increase in the amount being paid, passage will extend the length of time required to repay the bond by eleven years. 5. Economically, is this a good time for a bond proposal? • Current interest rates on school bonds are at or near historic lows. The district will have to pay a smaller amount of interest to bond holders for the bonds than it would at another time should rates hold, thus maximizing taxpayer dollars. • Since the bond will be sold in 2010, Charlotte Schools has the opportunity to participate in the “Build America Bonds” program, which can provi
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- What main themes did the Facilities Planning Committee take into consideration?
