AHSTW School Referendum
On November 2, 2021, AHSTW voters have an opportunity impact the future of AHSTW Community School District.
Recent additions to our AHSTW school facilities, including our PK-6 building [2009], HS Science classrooms, new activities center, and intermediate [7th-8th grade] classrooms [2016], have provided updated learning environments for our students. Although our High School section, which was built in 1972 [nearly 50 years old] of the building has been well maintained, the facility has gotten older and certain aspects are becoming outdated and in need of upgrade.
With that said, in September of 2021 the AHSTW Board of Education voted to approve two questions for our communities to consider in the November election. Public approval of referendum questions would allow the district to issue general obligation bonds to upgrade and develop additions to our current facility. The renovations and additions would help to provide space for student opportunities in the area of Career and Technology classrooms, fine arts [addition of an auditorium], and general high school classrooms, as well improvements to our high school HVAC system, a transition to a new K-12 lighting system, ADA accessibility upgrades, fire suppression systems, and more.
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 our communities have the opportunity to vote on the following two measures with each measure providing great value to our learning environment and the ability to provide additional classroom space for our students.
ï Referendum question one would authorize the AHSTW Board of Education to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $12,900,000. The funds would allow the school district to remodel, repair, and improve our existing K-12 facilities; and build and equip additions to and renovations of the learning environments, including related site improvements.
ï Referendum question two would authorize the AHSTW Board of Education to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $6,750,000. The funds associated with this question would allow our school district to build, furnish, and equip a new Auditorium at our existing K-12 facilities.
It is important to remember that each measure is independent of the other and will require a response on the ballot sheet.
If you are in need of additional information prior to voting, please feel free to contact me or review our district’s website [ref21.ahstwschools.org]. We are happy to assist you in your understanding of the projects and overall impacts.
We hope you are able to participate and vote on the proposed measures on November 2, 2021!
Respectfully,
Mr. Darin Jones
Superintendent
AHSTW School District
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