Anchorage School Bonds 2003:
60% OFF, LIMITED TIME OFFER!

On April 1, Anchorage voters will decide on $209 million of bonds for education projects on three ballot propositions. Here is why we support these bonds:

• The Anchorage School District developed these projects through a careful community process and the list has the unanimous support of every School Board Member, every Assembly Member, and every major candidate for Mayor.
• In 2002 the Alaska Legislature proposed, and state voters approved, a 60% match for all school construction bonds for this year and next year only. This is a one-time chance to build needed projects for less than half the sticker price.
• The approval of this bond will boost jobs and the economy in Anchorage with the biggest single set of school construction contracts ever put out at once.
• The $42 million bond proposition covers the absolute basics: mechanical, plumbing and electrical upgrades, code compliance, roof replacement and emergency shelters.
• The $125 million bond proposition covers construction all over the community, including: Bartlett High School, Chugach Optional School, New Eagle River High School, East High School, Polaris K-12 School, and Service High School.
• The Eagle River student population has grown to make a new high school there a necessity; in addition, the building will provide space for new vocational programs to prepare teens for work when they graduate.
• The $42 million bond proposition covers construction of a new central administration and training facility. This building will consolidate eight administrative buildings spread all over town, with savings of more than $1 million a year in employee travel time alone.
• The new central building will allow the school district to build equity rather than renting office and training space around the city, saving additional money in the long run.
• Interest rates have never been lower. Now is the time to borrow funds for these long-term projects.

How you can help
School Bonds YES! is a parent committee campaigning for passage of these bonds. Co-Chairs are Charles Wohlforth and Bob Bell, former Assembly Members from opposite ends of the political spectrum. We need your help:

• Contribute financially. Our fundraising goal is $45,000.
• Contribute your time. We have many volunteer jobs open.
• Vote yes for the school bonds on April 1 and get two friends to turn out to vote.
  

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