Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

Part 6 of 6: Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Bond Information Series

Voter Guide: What to Know Before Nov. 3

Ballot question asks voters to authorize up to $24.85 million
for school projects in Gordon and Rushville
https://www.grmustangs.org/article/3224986

Two questions we hear often are “Why now?” and “Will this save anything?”

The cost of timing: Construction inflation increases at an estimated 3.5% to 5% annually. At 3.5% annual inflation, the same $24.85 million project would cost about $28.5 million in five years, $33.8 million in ten years and $40.2 million in fifteen years. These figures are illustrations, not bids or predictions.

Operating savings: Once construction is complete, the district estimates at least $213,000 a year in savings from staffing efficiencies, heating and cooling, and repairs and maintenance. The plan reduces four school buildings to three and cuts more than 19,000 square feet the district has to heat, clean and maintain. These savings are separate from bond payments.

Concept plans, FAQs and a property-tax calculator are available at GRbond.org. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

There will be Open Gym this Sunday, October 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in Gordon only.

Bond Questions, Answered Part 5 of a six-part series on the Gordon-Rushville Public Schools bond proposal
https://www.grmustangs.org/article/3211896

There will be a bond information meeting on Friday, October 23, at 9:00 AM at the high school in Gordon. There is no school for students that day, and tours of the high school building will be provided.