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Bond Projects 2008 (PDF)

Greater Albany Public School District

2006 School Bond Election Facts

School Bond Background:

A committee of local citizens and educators recommended the school bond measure after an 18-month review that included tours of facilities and meetings with community members. Total cost would be $55 million. Property owners would pay approxi-mately $1.74 per thousand dollars of assessed value throughout the 10.5-year period for the bonds.

School Bond projects at West Albany High School:

  • Replace and add modular classrooms.
  • Add distance-learning center.
  • Upgrade music/band room, science labs, professional-technical areas and library.
  • Upgrade fire-detection equipment.
  • Remodel restrooms to increase access for the disabled.
  • Renovate Memorial Stadium, including seismic upgrade and track replacement.
  • Upgrade locker rooms and gym equipment.
  • Add parking spaces and replace asphalt.
  • Upgrade heating and ventilation, including boiler and window replacement.
  • Improve classroom technology capability.
  • Electrical system upgrades.
  • Replace deteriorating asbestos tile.
  • Decommission underground storage tank.

Bond projects elsewhere:

Over $700,000 of projects at Memorial Middle School (WAHS feeder school). Approximately $2,000,000 of projects at North Albany Middle School (WAHS feeder school). Construct new Grade 3-8 school east of I-5 to relieve overcrowding.

Voting in this election:

Election Day is November 7. Residents who are not already registered must register by October 17. Voter registration forms are available in schools, at county elections offices and at www.sos.state.or.us/elections/.

Accountability Committee:

The school bond is written so that funds go directly to classrooms, school buildings, and specified renovation and replacement projects. Funds would not go to administrative overhead or salaries. An independent community accountability committee has been appointed by the school board to oversee all bond expenditures and ensure they are used for purposes approved by the voters.

Ask Me About The Bond

Susie Orsborn, Principal
541-967-4545
susie.orsborn@albany.k12.or.us