Davis school-bond data available online

Those wanting to get a better look at the Davis School District's proposed $230 million building improvement and construction bond can do so with a few clicks.

The Davis School District has unveiled a comprehensive Web site that is full of information regarding the bond that voters will consider Tuesday.

The theme of the district's bond election is "Constructing Classrooms, Supporting Schools," which district leaders say reflects the idea that while the district must respond to all the growth in the county and build new schools, it must also maintain the schools that currently exist.

To link to the district's bond Web site that has growth charts, projects lists, photos of work completed, PowerPoint presentations and even a podcast, visit www.davis.k12.ut.us/webs/cwilliams.

District officials have held 124 presentations since Feb. 14 in an effort to communicate the bond proposal to county residents.

The bond proposal would not increase the current tax rate and follows a similar promise made by the district back in 2002 when it said that its then-$190 million bond proposal would not increase the current tax rate.

Major projects in the proposed bond include the construction of six additional elementary schools, one new junior high school, additions to Farmington and South Davis junior high schools, additions to Reading and South Weber elementary schools, the rebuilding of Wasatch Elementary School and the purchase of future school sites.

In all, 400 projects are included in the proposal and touch virtually every area of the district. Those projects include replacing roofs, putting down new asphalt, upgrading auditoriums and stages, adding additional computer labs, upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and replacing old bleachers and ceiling tile.

A Dan Jones & Associates survey conducted in February showed 78 percent of 708 residents polled throughout Davis County supported the proposal.

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