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MSD Trustees unanimously approve $59,435,000 bond election for August 30th
The Middleton Board of Trustees is asking Middleton patrons to approve a bond proposal for three projects. Read the resolution here: Bond Election Resolution Calling a Special Election for the Proposition of Issuing General Obligation School Bonds of the District.
A new elementary school at an approximate cost of $28,507,003
- Why? We have exceeded our capacity in two of our elementary schools (127% and 123% of capacity at Heights and Mill Creek respectively) and we don’t see an end to the surge in growth.
- New Elementary Site Plan concept
- Proposed Elementary Floor Plan - New as of 8/8
- Basic elementary school rendering
A new career-technical education center at an approximate cost of $23,067,042
- Why? This CTE Center would provide better access for all secondary students, including those enrolled in the Middleton Academy, to specialized training so students can graduate with certifications for a chosen career. It also will extend the capacity of Middleton High School and Middleton Middle School as the community grows.
- CTE (Career Technical Education) Rendering
Renovation of Heights Elementary at a cost of $2,456,412
- Why? The school, built in 1987, requires many improvements for student safety and those projects have been pushed to the back for too many years.
- Heights Elementary - Scope Modernization and costs
From Superintendent Marc Gee:
When creating a bond measure in an economy like ours, we also plan for cost escalation as products and services increase during the process. The recommended cost escalation factor is 10%, which would come to $5,403,046.
This would create a total proposed cost of $59,435,000 for the bonds.
Currently, district patrons pay $161 dollars per $100,000 dollars of taxable property (after the Homeowners Exemption is calculated) for our school bonds. With the amount of growth occurring in our district, the expected cost per $100,000, initially would range from $140-160 per one hundred thousand, and that amount would be expected to decrease over time as the growth in our community continues.
We have several graphics that illustrate what happens if the bond passes by the required two-thirds majority vote. See those below.
This is a sizable request for the community, and requires that we, as a district, be as open and transparent as we can be. To help provide information, we will hold meetings, send out information and answer your questions. We encourage all to be a part of the process and ask questions. If you would like to host a cottage meeting or have any other questions, please contact me at mgee@msd134.org.
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- Updated 8/24 - Frequently Asked Questions
- See more information is below.
Voting information
Here are the polling locations. You must vote in your designated precinct.
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- Notus Community Center
- LDS Old Hwy 30
- LDS Lansing Lan
- Middleton Middle School
- LDS Willis
- O’Connor Fieldhouse
Not sure what precinct you live in? Visit this link: https://maps.canyonco.org/arcgisportal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=952aebc49c7a484fb11eb1150ca6cfea
Who is eligible to vote? Middleton School District residents who are aged 18 or older on August 30th, 2022, Election Day, and are registered voters.
- How do I register to vote? If you have moved or are not registered, you will need to register at the polling location on Election Day. You will need one of the following:
- A valid Idaho driver's license issued through the Department of Transportation
- A valid Idaho identification card issued through the Department of Transportation
- Any document which contains a valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card
- Students may also use a current valid student identification card from a post-secondary educational institution in Idaho accompanied with a current student fee statement that contains the student’s valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card.
- Can I vote early? Yes, through 5 pm, Friday, August 26th, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm at the Canyon County Elections Office, 1102 E. Chicago St. Caldwell.
- Absentee ballots, if you requested one before the deadline, must be returned to the Canyon County Elections Office, 1102 E. Chicago St., Caldwell, by 8 pm Tuesday, August 30th.
Important Links
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Communications
- Updated 8/24 - Frequently Asked Questions
- 8/31 letter to parents
- 8/25 letter to parents
- Half-time interview with Superintendent Gee
- 8/8 letter mailed to all Middleton School District residents
- June 29th letter to parents regarding the bond
Available now
- Open Enrollment Report to the Board of Trustees - August 8th
- Up-to-date Demographic Information for the Middleton School District
- Levy 2022 Information
- Levy 2020 Information
Decision-making information
- Strategic Planning Survey Results
- Watch the June 13th board meeting
- Watch the May 9th board meeting
- Piper/Sandler Bond Planning document
- Construction Management vs Construction Manager
How to learn more
- We will discuss the bond at each board meeting leading up to the election.
- We will have a website dedicated to information about the bond similar to what we provided for the supplemental levy.
- We will hold a number of community meetings in August as we approach the election date.
- We will hold a number of cottage meetings. These would be intended to be smaller meetings in homes, club houses, etc. for 15-20 people to allow for as many questions to be answered as completely as possible.
- We will have handouts and flyers available at community locations and on this web page.
- We will make ourselves available at the district office for any questions people would like to ask.
- Our social media pages will carry information and links about meetings and other options.
We encourage all to be a part of the process and ask questions. If you would like to host a cottage meeting or have any other questions, please contact Superintendent Marc Gee at mgee@msd134.org.