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You expressed concern over raising taxes. Are you in favor of the second proposition for only athletic improvements that will have virtually no affect on your taxes? 156 mil is a lot of money but construction costs are well over $200 a sq ft right now and not sign of stopping, much more than when the last failed bond was proposed. The prices are not going down anytime soon.

I've wondered about this. The US push has never been stronger to keep illegals out and we have the biggest waves ever coming to the border. It didn't add up.

I stand corrected on the direction you were referring to. However, it's still speculation on yours or who else's value actually goes up. Non of which is the cause of the school bond. So in reality, if your property value goes up it will be where it should be and you will be paying what you should have been paying all along? Of course I'm just messing with you. We had the same scenario in our district years ago. Property value and tax increase statements came out just before our bond election and it was a bond killer.

I pointed it out with clarity. And no, it's too soon to say for certain what the state will do until legislation is over. Even then, there's no way to project the true affect just like there's no way to project city or county tax increases. All these non bond related increases are hypothetical at this point.

I have a feeling insanity will come into play.

More twisting propaganda. The district is not hiding anything. They are providing projected tax increases directly tied to the bond passing. If the state causes home values to go up your taxes will increase regardless of the bond passing. While that would be an additional increase on your total tax cost it has nothing to do with the bond. Your reasoning is the same as trying tie city and county tax increases or home owners insurance increases to the bond increases. No dispute that all these things would raise your cost but none of them are caused by the bond.

Not even similar so why post propaganda?

I think it makes perfectly good sense to trust those that have first hand knowledge and those that spent so much time researching and evaluating the district needs rather than someone that doesn't even have a vested interest.By the same token, I will trust your decision regarding your finances and your personal tax burden.

So you are saying we should ignore those that are probably the most knowledgeable of our system and needs? Interesting.

I have to disagree with your statement. The public education system is a primary foundation for our children's future preparation for 14 (including K and pre K) years for there adolescent lives. Importance wise, it ranks right up there with home and church. During a school year your/our kids spend more time in school than they do at home. They spend more time with teachers than they do with parents (excluding summers. Chances are you public school district is the biggest employer in your city. All or which makes it pretty important.

I don't disagree with you, however she was his appointee. With the carousel of staff/cabinet the selection pool is dwindling and some of your most qualified won't even consider taking the plunge knowing it could be career assassination.

Absolutely 100%. Furthermore, while I appreciate Trump's willingness to stand up to opposition it bothers me that he doesn't always back it up which shows he will play the bluff card.

That can apply to a game or even a business. We're talking about our national security where I would think stability and confidence is essential. The appearance oF instability in our nation security could be an invitation for challengers. JMO

No one says my truck note cost me 6000 a year. they say 500 a month. If you own a 250,000 home and understand your finances you probably won't be deceived buy a monthly increase statement rather than the yearly cost. Potato pototo.

I eluded to your question in a previous post. The actual/accurate interest rate is unknown and it would be difficult to accurately project the total cost of 156,000,000. However, that uncertainty would have a minimal affect when you're talking about the monthly tax variance to a home owner. This is from the districts website. Since they state "maximum projected" I assume they are providing the worst case scenario. I understand that if the bond issue is passed that school taxes will go up approximately 33 Cents per $100 of value. Will the tax rate be the same until all bonds have been paid? No. The only year projected to reach the maximum increase is tax year 2020. That is when the tax rate is at its’ highest point. It is projected that the tax rate will then decrease slightly each year thereafter. What is the total projected tax impact to the owner of a $125,000 home? Will this amount of tax increase be consistent throughout the 25-year bonded indebtedness? The maximum projected tax increase for a home valued at $125,000 will be $27.50 per month in 2020 assuming that both bond propositions pass. The cost will probably be less in the years following 2020, as the value of the district increases, the tax rate amount needed to pay the bond debt will go down. [Hidden Content]

You would think with the platform of less spending, less government and less taxes the president and the GOP could propose a lesser budget rather than a record setting high budget. I don't get it.

My reference to an unknown interest rate was directed to the question of the total cost on top of 156,000,000. The unknown tax rate/variance will have little effect on the monthly tax increase. Reality is, you bring 156,000,000 worth of construction and 100+ workers at a time to your community, it increases revenue. More restaurant business, hotels, fuel sold for equipment and individuals, local hardware shopping etc. I feel your projected monthly cost is inflated quite a bit. JMO. I'll try to provide more info to support my opinion when I have more time.

There's no way to accurately know that information until the bonds are actually sold. Realistically, if the bond passes, bonds won't be sold for possibly a year or more. I think it would be irresponsible to try and project an accurate interest rate that far in advance. Even then they will probably be sold in phases so the tax payer potentially may not see an increase for two years and the increase may be in increments. Tax payers will not be hit with an immediate total tax increase.

It makes me wonder; is it possible that he was not alone in the staging and could the motive been something else other than career advancement? Food for thought for those conspiracy theorist.

This is 100% absolutely unbelievable. There should be outrage.

There will be some additional costs/burden to some home owners but the tax structure has already been shared. How it affects each household will vary according to their personal finances. If you're interested in sharing facts with others don't forget to mention that there will be no additional cost for those that rent or don't own a home; or that there will be no increase for seniors.

You can not make this claim unless you have personal knowledge of the facilities or have taken one of the tours provided.

I had no idea he was 29. Thought he was older.

Yes breaking news. Networks interrupted regular viewing TV one hour before the national news program to let everyone know the Mueller report was released and no one knows whats in it and no additional indictments, all of which they reported yesterday. Media sensationalism at its finest.

Can you share what part of the story is not being told?