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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF

ST. JOHN SCHOOLS

Our students need facilities that are safe and secure, equipped for learning, and reliable for years to come.

After several years of careful consideration with community meetings, the USD 350 Board of Education has developed a facilities bond proposal aimed at addressed significant needs of our current buildings. ​

This plan addresses the most urgent needs in our schools—secure entrances, FEMA-rated storm shelters, right-sized classrooms, and critical system upgrades—ensuring our schools remain a strong part of the community for decades to come.

In the general election on November 4th voters will be asked to consider two questions for improving USD 350 ​facilities: ​

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Question 1:  Shall we approve a school bond issue in the amount of $17.9 million? ​

Question 2:  Shall we approve a 1% city sales tax in St. John to help fund this effort? ​

WHY IS THIS NEEDED?

Many areas of our schools are showing their age:​

  • Entrances that no longer meet today’s safety standards ​

  • Overcrowded elementary classrooms​

  • Heating, cooling, and electrical systems past their prime​

  • Outdated cafeterias and kitchens that cause inefficiencies​

  • Limited accessibility for students, staff, and visitors​

Passing this bond protects what we already have, takes care of overdue repairs, and ensures safe, functional spaces for students and teachers.

WHY NOW?

Waiting only increases costs and risks. By acting now, the district can:​

  • Prevent small issues from becoming costly emergencies​

  • Ensure safe and efficient schools for today’s students and generations to come​

  • Lock in costs before inflation and construction prices rise further​

This bond is about taking care of what we already have and preparing for the future.​

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Working with Landmark Architects and Wiens & Company Construction, the district developed a plan that strengthens safety, modernizes learning spaces, and improves reliability.​

Highlights include:​

  • Secure entrances at both schools​

  • A FEMA-rated storm shelter for all students and staff​

  • Larger, right-sized classrooms​

  • Renovated cafeterias and kitchens​

  • ADA accessibility improvements​

  • HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting upgrades

St John Plan Drawings

ANTICIPATED TAXES FOR $17,900,000 BUDGET

The project would entail a $17.9 million bond that would be financed over a 25-year period. USD 350 is presenting two options on funding this project. One option is to repay the bond through a property tax increase, which would be a 28.5-mill increase to our current mills. The second option is to also implement a 1% St. John city sales tax to help re-pay the bond amount, dropping the mill increase to 25-mills for this project. See below examples of how this would affect your monthly expenses. ​

25 YEAR BOND WITH A 1% SALES TAX​

Average tax increase on $100,000 home

$23.96/month

25 YEAR BOND WITHOUT A 1% SALES TAX​

$27.31/month

Average tax increase on $100,000 home

CONTACT US

505 N. Broadway

St. John, KS 67576​

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620-549-3564

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