Referendum 2023
On April 11, 2023, Jordan Public Schools area residents voted to approve funding to address our critical building needs.
We engaged our school community in Spring 2022 during our strategic planning work. One focus that came from that work was to take pride in our facilities; most specifically a need for enhanced safety and security, and updates at Jordan Elementary School and Jordan High School. This focus was reaffirmed during a broad community survey in Fall 2022. The needs for improved safety and security of our buildings and more space within our elementary school are not going away. The areas of our buildings that will be impacted by this funding for upgrades (plus $3 million in deferred maintenance including HVAC, electrical, windows, and roofs) will allow us to meet the needs of our community for years to come.
In order to create strong schools for a strong community, the renovations and additions work will include building additions and extensive renovations at Jordan Elementary School, and an updated secure entrance and a building roof replacement at Jordan High School.
1970s Classroom Needs
Early Learning Space Needs
Cafeteria Needs
Secure Entrances
Loading Dock Needs
Restroom Needs
The Cost
We believe in being fiscally responsible and financially stable. As such, our School Board was committed to bringing forward a plan that focused on critical top priorities for our school district facility needs for safety and security, room for growth, and opportunities for our school community. The costs involved with these projects are over and above the scope of our long-term facilities maintenance planning. In order to create strong schools for a strong community, a bond referendum is needed to support these additional costs.
On April 11, 2023, voters will be asked to approve a bond referendum in the amount of $34,990,000, for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, safety and security upgrades at Jordan High School and an addition to, renovation and remodeling of, and safety and security upgrades at Jordan Elementary School.
Project Estimate Breakdown Sheet Tax Impact Calculator
| Estimated Impact of Taxes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Market Value** | Annual | Monthly |
| $200,000 | $203 | $17 |
| $300,000 | $325 | $27 |
| $400,000 | $448 | $37 |
| $500,000 | $562 | $47 |
| $600,000 | $702 | $58 |
| *Average residential home value is $328,000 according to Scott County Assessor as of January 2, 2022. **Estimates based on preliminary tax impact as of November 22, 2022. |
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How to Use the Referendum Tax Calculator
Preliminary Site Diagrams
The costs involved with these projects are over and above the scope of our long-term facilities maintenance planning. In order to create strong schools for a strong community, a bond referendum is needed to support these additional costs. These preliminary site drawings are intended for planning purposes only.
Building Project Updates
This will be updated throughout the building projects at Jordan Elementary School and Jordan High School. The projects are anticipated to begin in Spring 2024 and be completed Fall 2025.
Project Renderings
