Our Turn To Change

The Future!Buckeye Local’s

2009 Building ProjectSpring 2009

Program Outline• Where are we now?• Where do we want to be?• What will it cost me?• What will my money buy me?• Who has heard the story?

Where are we now?• Nov. 06, 2008 B.L. Board

approved participation in OSFC building project.

• Dec. 15, 2008 OSFC Controlling Board approved B.L. participation in building project.

• Jan. 07, 2009 B.L. Board officially selects the firm of Fanning and Howey as architect for building project.

• Jan. 13, 2009 “kick off” meeting held with architects.

• Jan. / Feb. 2009 meetings held with each building staff discussing building project.

• Jan. / March 2009 volunteers solicited for bond campaign.

Where do we want to be?

• February, 2009 complete staff meetings

• March, 2009 finalize bond committee memberships.

• April, 2009 begin canvassing local neighborhoods and hosting small community meetings.

• June, 2009 large scale canvassing and community meetings.

• August 04, 2009 Election Day!

What will it cost me?(Belmont County Resident)

Let’s do the Math!(Belmont County)

What will it cost me?(Jefferson County Resident)

Let’s do the Math!(Jefferson County)

What will it cost me?(Harrison County Resident)

Let’s do the Math!(Harrison County)

What will my money buy me?

• Estimated project cost of $44 million.• 50 / 50 split = estimated $22 million local cost

share for tax payers.• Renovations to existing 9th – 12th grade high

school.• Addition to high school to house 7th and 8th

grade students.• New pre-k to 6th grade elementary.• All facilities located at one site in Connersville.

Provides efficiency not only in operational costs, but also in educational delivery. Other benefits are increased safety features and a pleasant learning environment.

Spring 2009 Community Engagements

Dates• Jan. 20 – B.L. High School @ 2:30 p.m.• Jan. 22 – Northwest Elem. @ 3:30 p.m.• Jan. 26 – Southwest Middle @ 2:30 p.m.• Feb. 04 – South Elem @ 3:30 p.m.• Feb. 08 – Indian Club @ 4:00 p.m.• Feb. 09 – North Middle @ 2:30 p.m.• Feb. 09 – North Elem. @ 3:30 p.m.• Feb. 10 – Grant Counselors (at SWM) @ 8:30 a.m.• Feb. 11 – West Elem. @ 3:30 p.m.• Feb. 11 – Adena Lions Club @ 6:30 p.m.• Feb. 16 – Central Office - @ 7:45 a.m.• March 01 – Meadowbrook Church of God @ 6:30 p.m.

Questions?