Frankenmuth

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frankenmuth School District August 6, 2019 Election What is on the ba ot? Registered voters residing within the boundaries of the Frankenmuth School District will vote on three proposals: • Proposal 1 - a $15.03 million bond proposal; • Proposal 2 - renewal of a 2.0 mill sinking fund; • Proposal 3 – renewal and restoration of the non- homestead property tax millage. Voter approval of all three proposals will not change the tax rate now levied on primary residences. When wi the improvement projects be completed? The Proposal 1 projects will take place during 2020 – 2022. Most of the work will take place in the summer when students aren't in the buildings. The sinking fund projects will continue throughout the next 5 years. Wi a ba ot proposal revenue benefit the Frankenmuth School District? Yes! All revenue from the bond proposal, sinking fund proposal, and the non-homestead proposal will benefit the Frankenmuth School District. None of the revenue will go to Lansing or to any other school district or political entity. If the ba ot proposals are approved by voters, wi property values be affected? Research indicates that real estate values tend to be higher in communities with school districts that are perceived to offer a quality educational program and have up-to-date school facilities. Why do we need Media Center improvements in a three schools? When we were growing up, the focus of a library was to check out books. Students now use those spaces not only for literacy, but also to work independently, in small groups and with their classrooms. Nowadays, students also use media centers as places to complete online classes, work on projects and research information. Why does List Elementary need new classrooms? There are two main reasons for this. First, we need more intervention space where our special education teachers and other key staff work with students one on one or in small groups. For example, our speech teacher is currently working out of a converted closet. We are building two classrooms this summer to address those needs, using current sinking fund monies. Secondly, our preschool and childcare programs have expanded greatly over the past 10 years. The district has over 100 students in preschool and daycare. These students are valuable because they are our future K-12 students. Proposal 1 will fund four new classrooms for preschool and daycare. Who can vote in this election? Residents of the Frankenmuth School District who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and are registered to vote. For more information or if you have questions: • Go to www.fmuthschools. com and click on School Election Information • Call any Frankenmuth school principal • Call Superintendent of Schools Adele Martin at 989-652-9958 or email her at amartin@fmuthschools.com When is the election? Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The polls will be open from 7am until 8pm. Absentee ballots will be available after June 22. Where can I get information about voting (such as how to register, where to vote, and absentee voting)? Go to the Michigan Voter Information website (www.michigan.gov/vote) or call the Clerk's Office where you reside. 18

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