Building the Future of Learning

Start with the Why

• Aging Facilities• Phase Two of a master plan• Safety concerns at McCamley Field• Expand opportunities for students

and our Community

Facilities Master Planning Process

• Phase 1 began with the 2008 bond issue –– Replace Central High School– Renovate Northern High School– Replace Lake Center Elementary– Build 12th Street Elementary– Build Zylman Maintenance/Transportation Facility– Close Administration Building and move to

renovated Waylee Elementary

Facilities Master Planning Process

• Phase 2 – Designing for the Future Process resulting in 2 proposals on the November 3 ballot

>Proposal 1 – Middle Schools, Moving PCEC Programs, Pools, Technology, and Buses

>Proposal 2 – Stadium/Event Facilities

• Phase 3 – Elementary Schools

Facilities Master Planning Process

Designing for the Futureour master facilities planning process

See the process, research, and recommendations on our website.

Research

Middle Schools, Technology & Service and Athletic & Event facilities

• Replace Central Middle School (1957)• Replace North Middle School (1961)• Update West Middle School (1972)• Replace Aquatics Facilities (early 1970’s)• Upgrade Technology & Services• Replace Buses• Build a stadium/event facility at each high

school

Taxpayer Impact – Proposals 1 & 2$144M Total Bonds Issued

Home Market Value

Home Taxable Value *

EstimatedAnnual

Increase(1.55 mills)

Estimated Monthly Increase

$100,000 $ 50,000 $ 77.50 $ 6.46

$150,000 $ 75,000 $116.25 $ 9.69

$200,000 $100,000 $155.00 $12.92

$300,000 $150,000 $232.50 $19.38

AveragePortage Home*

* Based on City of Portage assessment information for average taxable values in our community.

** The estimated total millage will increase from 5.3 mills to 6.85 mills in 2016.

Debt Millage Rate Comparison

Where will the money go?Proposal 1

MIDDLE SCHOOLS SITES & PCEC $ 99.3M(site work, design, construction)AQUATIC FACILITIES $ 18.5MTECHNOLOGY UPGRADES $ 6.0MBUSES $ 3.0MBOND ISSUANCE COSTS $ 1.2M

Total for Proposal 1 $128.0MProposal 2

ATHLETIC & EVENT FACILITIES $ 16.0M

GRAND TOTAL $144.0M

See For Yourself Tours

• Sometimes people just need to ‘see the need’ for themselves. Please join us for a tour on:

– Tuesday, October 13 at Central Middle School (6 pm) and McCamley Field (6:30 pm)– Wednesday, October 14 at North Middle School

(6:30 pm)

Website Information

• www.portageps.org – look for

• Frequently Asked Questions• Designing for the Future Process, Research, &

Recommendations• Actual Ballot Proposals• Taxpayer Impact Calculator• Voting Information

Questions?

• You may also submit questions anonymously through our website at www.portageps.org

Proposal 2

• By asking for both proposals at the same time:– Should only Proposal 2 pass at this time, the

Proposal 1 projects will most likely cost more.– Passing Proposal 1 at a later date will alter the

long-term campus planning.– If only Proposal 2 passes, homeowners will not see

a tax increase. This is due to how the bonds are structured and debt that is retiring.