School Bond Information

Frequently Asked Questions
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What ASD projects are on the April 2008 bond proposal?

Why are Chester Valley and Sand Lake elementary schools the district’s highest priority?

Where can I find out more detailed information about the school bond propositions?

General facilities and maintenance questions

How does the district maintain its schools?

Why did the district let conditions become so critical before doing something about it?

What is the expected life of the various components of a school building?

Are building codes for schools different from commercial buildings?

General bond questions

Is there state reimbursement for these bonds?

What is the total cost per year for the district’s bonds on $100,000 assessed property value?

How much existing bond debt does the school district pay off annually?

What is the total amount of existing bond debt for the district?

What is the mill rate (used to calculate property taxes) for the operation of schools and for the debt service on existing bonds?

How does the district determine projects for bond proposals?

Why does the school district have bond propositions on the ballot every year?

What will the district do if the bonds do not pass?

How much is the district spending on this information campaign?