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    How did we get here?

    Assessing the Issues


    According to state and independent assessments, the
    majority of mechanical or structural systems in every
    school in the Forest Hills district need to be replaced
    or repaired, including plumbing, roofing, heating, and
    air conditioning.

    Creating the Right Plan
    In more than a dozen public meetings, the Forest Hills
    Board of Education considered many different plans
    that could address these district facility needs,
    including school consolidation at all grade
    levels. Weighing public commentary, the needs of the
    district, and financial constraints, the district
    determined the viability of each plan and then
    presented two plans to the community through a
    professional market research survey. The results led
    them to place this issue on the ballot.

    It is a plan that will be in compliance with both Ohio
    building codes and the American Disabilities Act. It is
    a plan that is comprehensive, financially possible and
    responsible, and is preferred by our community. It is
    a plan that will transform our schools and our
    community. It is a plan that provides for current and
    future generations of students.

    What will the bond issue/plan cost?
    The estimated cost to taxpayers is $14.44 per month
    per $100,000 of home market value.


    Why act now?
    By addressing these issues now, the district can take
    advantage of interest rates that are the lowest they
    have been in 30 years and current low construction
    costs. Delaying this project means students and
    teachers will continue to work in environments that
    are not optimal for learning and risk complete system
    failure as time passes. Forest Hills needs to address
    these issues now to maintain property values and
    educational excellence.

    What will be funded by the bond?
    Extensive renovations at 8 of the districts 9
    neighborhood schools
    A new school to replace Wilson Elementary on
    the same property as the current school (costs to
    renovate exceed costs to rebuild)
    Improved learning environments at every school
    More secure entrances and security features at
    every school
    Climate-controlled schools, including air
    conditioning systems at 4 schools that do not
    currently have AC
    Handicap-accessibility in every school
    Additional and flexible spaces for innovative
    learning
    Improved technology at every school
    Relocation of the transportation facility currently
    located on the Anderson High School campus, for
    safety purposes
    Relief of traffic congestion at many schools
    Additional classroom space to accommodate the
    gradual implementation of full-day kindergarten
    Maintenance of schools for future generations


    Why $103 Million?
    The tax rate for the bond issue is 4.45 mills which will
    generate $103 million that, by law, can only be used for
    facility needs; it cannot fund operational expenses. The
    estimated allocation of these funds is:
    $82.4 million to renovate eight buildings
    $15.6 million to build a new school to replace Wilson
    Elementary (costs to renovate exceed costs to
    rebuild)
    $5 million to accommodate the gradual
    implementation of all-day kindergarten and relocate
    the transportation facility currently located at
    Anderson High School
    0.5 mills to create a permanent improvement fund


    Will the operating budget be impacted?
    Approximately $600,000 more per year will be redirected
    back to the General Fund for classroom needs, such as the
    implementation of full-day kindergarten.will be available
    from the General Fund to put toward classroom needs.
    How will the bond impact the
    operating budget?
    Approximately $600,000 more per year will be
    available from the General Fund to put toward
    classroom needs.


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    Issue 4: Forest Hills Bond 2014

    Paid for by Citizens for Forest Hills Schools, P.O. Box 54556, Cincinnati, OH 45244-0556 *Jill Springman, Treasurer

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