Bond Phase II Details
Westside Community Schools
Westside Master Facilities Plan
Bond Phase II Details
At the February 21, 2023 Board of Education meeting, members voted unanimously to authorize Westside Community Schools to pursue Bond Phase II of the Master Facilities Plan initially established in 2013. Extensive research and discussion involving the Westside Facilities Task Force identified top needs as part of this phase, with an estimated cost of $121 million dollars. This will be decided by our voters on May 9th through a MAIL-IN election.
Bond Phase II will include:
- new schools for Westgate Elementary, Hillside Elementary and Loveland Elementary, as renovation estimates came to between 80-93% of new construction costs;
- continued safety and security enhancements;
- repairs and projects at Westside Middle School, Westside High School and Westbrook Elementary;
- new storm shelter, gym and early childhood areas at Paddock Road Elementary and Rockbrook Elementary;
- and handicap accessibility at the ABC Administration Building, as well as needs at Underwood Hills Early Childhood Center.
Bond Phase II Cost
Bond Phase II, if passed by voters, will require Westside Community Schools to increase the tax levy by a maximum of 4.9 cents. It is important to note our current tax levy is 9.9 cents lower than it was in 2018-2019. CLICK HERE for more information regarding the Board of Education's ongoing efforts to reduce the tax levy four years in a row.
- This would add $49 of annual, additional taxes ($4.08 per month) for the owner of a $100,000 home.
- This would add $98 of annual, additional taxes ($8.16 per month) for the owner of a $200,000 home.
- This would add $147 of annual, additional taxes ($12.25 per month) for the owner of a $300,000 home.