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Learning Community Update

New Albany - Plain Local Schools 9.22.2024

Learning Community Update New Albany - Plain Local Schools 9.22.2024

Dear New Albany Learning Community,

As you are aware, the New Albany-Plain Local Schools Board of Education passed a resolution to place a $135 million dollar bond issue on the November 5, 2024 ballot for taxpayer consideration. We are pleased to share with you facts and information regarding the most frequently asked questions we are receiving regarding Issue 40.

What is on the ballot November 5, 2024?

On November 5, 2024, Issue 40—a 4.46 mill, 37-year Bond Issue (effective tax collection rate of 1.45 mills)—to fund essential projects outlined in our 2024 Campus Master Plan. This strategic investment of $135 million will address current capacity, increasing enrollment and students’ academic, developmental, and extracurricular needs through a carefully phased approach. With expiring millage, a two-phase project approach and the restructuring of the District’s bond debt with scheduled tax roll-offs, the majority of residents will experience a reduction or minimal to no tax increase.

How much will Issue 40 cost me?

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An Issue 40 Cost Calculator has been created to allow you to know your annual net cost minus the special assessment for the expiring Community Authority (if applicable*). Please enter your personal information as outlined in the calculator to learn your residential or business cost for Issue 40.


(Note*: Any parcels not included within the New Albany Community Authority district (taxpayers residing in our school district boundaries that have NOT been paying the special assessment charge via the New Albany Community Authority district) will experience a 1.45 mill tax increase of $50.75 per $100,000 of home valuation with Issue 40).

What will the Issue 40 bond request provide funding for?

Years 2025-2028:

  • A NEW Elementary School (all-day kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2)
  • Renovation of an existing high school building for technology courses
  • Renovation of the original middle school stadium for wellness classes and interscholastic athletics grades 7-12
  • Construction of a larger transportation facility on donated land
  • Creation of a bus lane at the Early Learning Center

Years 2028-2031:

  • Renovation and expansion of an existing high school building for science courses and lab spaces
  • Construction of a fine arts hub (art, choir, band, orchestra and theater) for students in grades 6-12 to accommodate current student course enrollment and future student growth
  • Expansion of middle/high school cafeteria and multipurpose area

Where can I learn more facts and information about Issue 40?

To assist our taxpayers, we have posted facts and information for Issue 40 on our website that is accessible using the button below.

We welcome your continued input, feedback and active participation. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any questions.


Respectfully,


Debra Kalinosky, Board President, kalinosky.4@napls.us
Paul Naumoff, Board Vice President, naumoff.5@napls.us

Jennifer Fuller, Board Member, fuller.9@napls.us

John McClelland, Board Member, mcclelland.3@napls.us

Mark Wilson, Board Member, wilson.76@napls.us

Michael Sawyers, Superintendent, sawyers.1@napls.us

Rebecca Jenkins, CFO/Treasurer, jenkins.5@napls.us

Our Purpose

The New Albany-Plain Local School District is committed to creating a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.

New Albany-Plain Local Schools

Email: news@napls.us
Website: https://www.napls.us
Location: 55 North High Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Phone: 614-855-2040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAlbanySchools
Twitter: @napls

New Albany-Plain Local Schools
www.napls.us