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 years of study and input from the community, the USD 350 Board of Education has put forward a facilities bond proposal to meet the pressing needs of our school buildings.

The plan focuses on the most urgent priorities—adding secure entrances, FEMA-rated storm shelters, appropriately sized classrooms, and essential system upgrades—so our schools can remain safe, effective, and a vital part of the community for generations to come.

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

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?

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COMMUNITY
TOUR NIGHTS

Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Tour Nights on October 14 and October 20! If you weren’t able to join us, you can still learn about the proposed school bond project and the needs identified through the facilities assessment.

Use the link below to view the full presentation that was shared during the event.

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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Outdated cafeterias and kitchens that cause inefficiencies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.

FACILITY CHALLENGES

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

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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

TAXPAYER COST ANALYSIS

Want to know how the proposed school bond could impact your taxes?

Use our Tax Impact Calculator to estimate your personal tax impact.

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To look up the current value of your home for the calculator click here.

CONTACT US

505 N. Broadway

St. John, KS 67576

620-549-3564