Thank you, voters!
Voters in the Andover school district approve $39.68 million bond issue
October 04, 2005
Thanks to all who got out to vote on Sept. 27. Andover school district voters approved the $39.68 million bond issue - 72 percent of voters were in favor of the issue. The issue won in both counties and in all precincts.
The bond issue includes:
1. New Elementary School #1 -- North $8,816,000
Opening - Fall 2007 -- Capacity 550 students
2. New Elementary School #2 -- South $8,816,000
Opening - Fall 2007 -- Capacity 550 students
3. New Elementary School #3 -- TBD $9,213,000
Opening - Fall 2008 -- Capacity 550 students
(To replace Martin or Meadowlark)
4. Andover High School Improvements $5,360,000
a. 8 new classrooms
b. New weight room
c. New wrestling room
d. New stagecraft room and drama room
e. Theatrical lighting
f. New competition gym (seating for 1,600)
g. Greenhouse
h. Parking lot improvements
5. Martin/Meadowlark Improvements $1,648,000
a. Opening as one school -- Fall 2008
b. New electrical and storage in most classrooms
c. Plumbing and drainage improvements
d. New cafeteria and kitchen area
e. Renovated and additional office area
f. Larger rooms for music, art, computers, and nurse
6. Cottonwood Improvements $300,000
a. 2 new classrooms
b. New bathrooms in NW Hall
c. Renovate bathrooms by locker rooms
7. Security Issues $400,000
a. Security, lighting, and fencing added at elementary sites. Fire alarm door mechanism installed at Martin.
b. Security cameras and security system installed at both high schools.
8. Activity Improvements $935,000
a. District Stadium improvements including upgrading locker rooms, official's dressing room, press box, raising scoreboard, fencing and service drive to concession stand. Improvements at the Central athletic fields to include additional parking football and baseball complex, concession stand, press box, and restrooms for the football complex
9. Other Costs $4,162,000
Land acquisition
Technology costs for new schools
Playground equipment
Platting and Civil Engineering
Library start-up costs
Infrastructure
Total $39,680,000
For more information about the bond issue, read the FAQ in the bond issue section. Updated information will be added periodically. You may also contact the District Office at 733-5017 or austink@usd385.org if you have questions or would like additional information.
