Action Plan
Facility Planning
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Action Planning Process – February 2015 thru January 2016
DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBER:
YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS YOUR HELP!FACT: The average age of all GFPS school buildings is 57 years old.
FACT: All school buildings are in need of infrastructure repair.
FACT: 80 GFPS elementary classrooms exceed Montana class size standards.
FACT: GFPS enrollment is projected to increase over the next 10 years.
FACT: The need for technology enhancements further strains infrastructure.Facility Repair and Maintenance Worksheet
WHAT: Community Informational Meeting to Discuss Facility Concerns
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 25, 5:30-7:30, CMR Auditorium, 228 17th Ave. NW
Tours of CMR will be held at 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00 starting from the CMR Office
AGENDA: To discuss a) Increasing Enrollment/Building Capacities; b) Building Infrastructure Status; c) Preschool Opportunities; d) Technology; and e) Optimal Learning EnvironmentsFebruary 25, 2015 Community Informational Meeting PowerPoint
WHAT: Community Informational Meetings for Ideas to Address Facility Concerns WHEN:
Monday, March 2, 5:30–7:30 pm, Roosevelt Gym
Tours at 4:30, 4:45 & 5:00
Tours start from the Office: 2501 2nd Ave. N.March 2, 2015 Facilities Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 10, 5:30– 7:30 pm , Longfellow Cafeteria
Tours at 4:30, 4:45 & 5:00
Tours start from the Office: 1101 6th Ave. S.March 10, 2015 Facilities Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-7:30 pm , GFHS Auditorium Tours at 4:30, 4:45 & 5:00
Tours start from the Main Campus Office: 1900 2nd Ave. S.March 25, 2015 Facilities Meeting Agenda
AGENDA: Same agenda for all three meetings. May attend one, two or all three meetings:
a) To present facility related ideas that have been suggested by Cabinet and the Board; b) to gain ideas from participants; and c) to discuss pros and cons of ideas
Monday, March 30, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – District Offices BuildingMarch 30, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
March 30, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – District Offices Building
April 7, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
Monday, May 11, 2015, 6:30 pm – District Offices Building
May 11, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
May 11, 2015 Facility Plan Final Draft #1
Monday, June 15, 2015, 5:30 pm – District Offices Building
June 15, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
June 15, 2015 Facility Plan Final Draft #2
June 15, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 5:30 pm – District Offices BuildingJuly 14, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
July 14, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
July 14, 2015 Facilities Work Session West Elem. Options
Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 5:30 pm – District Offices BuildingAugust 4, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
August 4, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
August 4, 2015 Facilities Work Session Cabinet Recommendation
Monday, August 17, 2015, 5:30 pm – District Offices BuildingAugust 17, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
August 17, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
August 17, 2015 Facilities Work Session GFH PowerPoint
August 17, 2015 Facilities Work Session CMR PowerPoint
Monday, August 31, 2015, 4:00 pm – District Offices BuildingAugust 31, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
Monday, November 2, 2015, 5:00 pm – Great Falls High School Woodshop Room/Industrial Technology BuildingNovember 2, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
Monday, December 21, 2015, 5:30 pm – District Offices BuildingDecember 21, 2015 Facilities Work Session Agenda
December 21, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 5:30 pm – District Offices BuildingJanuary 26, 2016 Facilities Work Session Agenda
December 21, 2015 Facilities Work Session PowerPoint
December 21, 2015 Great Falls High School Project Action
For more information, contact Superintendent Lacey at 406-268-6001
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Property Tax Relief Info
Property Tax Assistance Application
Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit Application
For additional information, please call (866) 859-2254 or (406) 444-6900
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Facility Bond Levy Information
2016 Facility Plan PowerPoint in pdf
2016 Facility Plan You Tube Presentation
2016 Facility Plan Summary Information Brochure
GFPS Facility Plan ASKED AND ANSWERED
School Bond Election Costs and Calculator (See the information below)
Q: HOW MUCH WILL THE 2016 SCHOOL BOND COST A PROPERTY OWNER?
Great Falls Public Schools consists of an Elementary District and a High School District. There is a bond election amount designated for each district.
BASIC INFORMATION:
An Elementary Bond of $45,907,033 which equates to approximately 21.52 mills annually. This levy is estimated to cost a homeowner approximately $29.05 per year on a home with a market value of $100,000.
A High School Bond of $52,951,752 which equates to approximately 26.82 mills. This levy is estimated to cost a homeowner approximately $36.21 per year on a home with a market value of $100,000.Steps to figure out individual tax impact.
- Step 1: Go to the website: http://itax.tylertech.com/cascademt/
- Step 2: Type in the last name of the property owner – hit search and choose the correct property parcel from the list by clicking on the parcel number.
- Step 3: The tax statement details will come up. In the 2015 Section there are two figures. These include the Market Value and the Taxable Value. See below.
- Step 4: Under the “2015 Value”, find the “Taxable Value” amount.
- Step 5: Insert the “Taxable Value” amount into Yellow box in the Bond Calculator below.
Elementary Formula: Current Taxable Amount x .02152 = Annual Tax Impact
High School Formula: Current Taxable Amount x .02682 = Annual Tax ImpactPlease note: The calculations may change in August due to the re-appraisal process by the State. Calculations are for residential property only.
