Frequently asked questions about school bonds - 2004

General bond questions

• Why does the district have school bond propositions on the ballot every year?
• How much existing bond debt has the school district paid recently?
• What is the total amount of existing bond debt for the district?
• What is the mill rate for school taxes?

Proposition 5 - School Renovations, Construction and Site Acquisition

• Why is a new middle school needed in northeast Anchorage?
• Why are new schools and classroom additions needed when districtwide student enrollment is dropping?
• What is planned for Clark Middle School?
• How much longer before the high school renovations are complete?

Proposition 6 - Administrative and Training Facility

• A bond for a new administration building failed last year. Why is the district asking for it again?
• If we purchase an administration building, how will the approximately $1 million a year in saved rental cost be used ?
• Why is this year's administration building bond proposition $12 million less than last year?
• Where will the administration facility be located?
• How will the $30 million be used?