All things data - from drawings to pricing and statistics
Below you will find a drawing showing the entire layout of new construction, as well as planned renovations. Additional classroom renovations will come after these projects are completed.
Please enjoy some example renderings of the new spaces below:
The district, through collaboration of the site council and Board of Education, established a list of projects and issues that would require funding in excess of what the school is able to provide out of its normal operating or capital outlay budgets.
The district then sent out a Board of Education commissioned facilities survey1 in the Fall of 2022. The results of this survey were used to put together the list of projects that the bond will provide for. Hear more from Board Member Lance Ramsey below:
“The results of the survey showed a very positive response to the proposed projects. The board made a collective decision to incorporate all the projects with the sole exception of the track. We felt, based on the survey feedback, that our five-million-dollar price range was appropriate and that adding an additional project that could be viewed as solely sports related could end up hurting our chances of passing the bond. We will find other avenues to tackle the track project.” - Board Member Lance Ramsey
Below you will find cost estimates for each project, along with fees and planned contingencies.
| Item | Area | Cost/SF | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Gymnasium | 8,000 sf | $260 | $2,080,000 |
| Gymnasium Connecting Entryway with Internal Ramp | 2,000 sf | $260 | $520,000 |
| Gymnasium Overbuild on Existing Roof | 5,000 sf | $40 | $200,000 |
| Two Classroom Addition | 2,000 sf | $425 | $850,000 |
| Cafeteria Expansion | 800 sf | $130 | $104,000 |
| Kitchen Renovation | 400 sf | $130 | $52,000 |
| Renovation of Two Locker Rooms | 1,600 sf | $180 | $288,000 |
| Classroom Renovations | 800 sf | $180 | $144,000 |
| New Secure and ADA Accessible Entry w/ Office Renovations | 1,600 sf | $180 | $288,000 |
| Teacher Lounge and Restroom | 320 sf | $180 | $57,600 |
| Item | Area | Cost/SF | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Parking Lot | 14,000 sf | $10 | $140,000 |
| Sidewalk | 6,158 sf | $5 | $30,790 |
| Gravel Parking Lot | 14,000 sf | $3 | $42,000 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fixtures, Furniture, & Equipment | $100,000 |
| Contingency | $479,639 (10%) |
| Escalation | $191,856 (4%) |
| Fees | $382,205 |
To pay for the bond, the Board of Education would increase the mill levy2 by 16 mills.
Voters are encouraged to calculate their estimated tax impact via our online Tax Calculator. Projected tax costs are also pictured below:
In the September 13th, 2023 issue of the Iola Register, the district provided estimates pertaining to the total cost of the bond with interest.
The publication assumes an interest rate of 4.75%, and at that rate, the total interest on the bond over 20 years would be $4,010,792 for a total of $9,960,792.
These numbers were utilized when the Board of Education made its decision to move forward with a 20 year bond instead of a 25 year bond.
Pictured below is the publication made in the Iola Register:
Over the past five years, the district has tackled dozens of projects using both capital outlay funds and hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants. Hear more from Board Member Nathan Beckmon below:
“Every summer, we make sure that at least one major project is tackled - whether that be flooring, playground upgrades, or HVAC replacement. Additionally, we often approve smaller $10,000 projects that contribute to a more well-suited learning environment - like ripping out old shower board and replacing it with porcelain magnetic whiteboards.” - Board Member Nathan Beckmon
Since 2018, the district has tackled the following major projects (to name a few):
“The best part about the improvements that the district has made is that our current capital outlay balance of around $930,000 is not far off from where we started years ago. Taxpayer money has been spent with efficiency and impact.” - Board Member Jason Beckmon
Below you will find data obtained from the district’s building report card. This data is based on state assessment results from school year 2022-2023. The data shows Crest’s performance alongside all neighboring school districts and alongside state-wide results.
This data shows, without a doubt, that students at Crest receive a competitive education and that schools in Anderson County do well when compared to the state. All schools have struggled following the COVID-19 pandemic, and you will see that reports comparing these results to 2021-2022 results show incredible growth. The district’s mission to increase performance is never done and both staff and students will continue to work hard to achieve growth.
Click here to view this same information on the official state building report card page.
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Crest also received the following awards in October 2023:
Click here to view the results of the 2022 Facilities Survey ↩
One mill is equal to one dollar per $1,000 of assessed value. ↩