2023 IKm-Manning School BOND
2023 IKm-Manning School BOND
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Ballot Question
Ballot Question
Shall the Board of Directors of the IKM-Manning Community School District in the Counties of Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Shelby, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,600,000 to provide funds to construct, furnish, and equip an addition for classrooms/support space, to the Middle/High School building; and to renovate, remodel, repair, improve, furnish and equip existing portions of the Middle/High School building?
Project Summary
Project Summary
IKM-Manning residents will be asked to vote on an $18.6 million bond issue that, if approved, will finance a series of expansion and improvement projects and allow the district to operate in one location.
IKM-Manning residents will be asked to vote on an $18.6 million bond issue that, if approved, will finance a series of expansion and improvement projects and allow the district to operate in one location.
◼️New Secure Entry and Administration Office Relocation
◼️New Secure Entry and Administration Office Relocation
A new secure entrance means that visitors will walk directly into a holding area where they are checked in by a school employee and then buzzed into the school.
Administration offices will be moved to what is now the middle school library and current middle school office so all administration is located in a central location within the school building.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
School safety is a top priority of the school bond. We want everyone to feel safe and secure at school and by having a holding area where visitors check in before entering the school building will verify that all visitors should gain access to staff and students.
◼️ Additional Classrooms and Support Rooms
◼️ Additional Classrooms and Support Rooms
A new elementary wing with 15 new classrooms and 3 support rooms will be added in order for the elementary to be housed in one location.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
Having one campus for the district will cut back on many expenses including $80,000 yearly in bussing and operating expenses for the district. It will also cut back on travel time for staff who are shared between both buildings. All renovations and additions will also be ADA compliant to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
◼️Family & Consumer Science (FCS) Classroom Renovation
◼️Family & Consumer Science (FCS) Classroom Renovation
The FCS classroom will have a complete remodel including new ventilation, new kitchens, larger pantry, new floor and commercial grade equipment.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
The FCS classroom has not had an updating since the high school was originally built. Creating a modern learning environment with restaurant quality equipment will give students real life skills to take out into the workplace.
◼️Relocating Special Education Rooms
◼️Relocating Special Education Rooms
The high school special education classrooms will be relocated and housed together where the current administration offices are in the high school end of the building.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
Additional special education space is needed in the school as numbers and needs continue to change and grow. Housing these rooms together will allow for collaboration among the special education staff and give students the space they need to be successful.
All pictures shown are preliminary drawings and ideas
All pictures shown are preliminary drawings and ideas
Pictures designed by 10Fold Architecture & Engineering
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