{"id":58165,"date":"2015-12-15T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=58165"},"modified":"2015-12-15T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2015-12-15T15:00:05","slug":"fwcs-takes-step-to-put-tax-neutral-project-on-may-2016-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2015\/12\/15\/fwcs-takes-step-to-put-tax-neutral-project-on-may-2016-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"FWCS takes step to put tax-neutral project on May 2016 ballot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tFWCS_logo_new-301x200.jpg\" alt=\"FWCS logo\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-54334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News release from the Fort Wayne Community Schools:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>FWCS takes step to put tax-neutral project on May 2016 ballot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(December 15, 2015) &#8211; Following a public hearing on a proposed $130 million facility improvement project, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees voted Monday, Dec. 14, to move forward with the plans to address infrastructure and safety needs at 42 buildings.<\/p>\n<p>The project is designed to provide major infrastructure improvements at 10 school buildings with 32 additional buildings receiving work such as, air conditioning and security improvements. This is the second phase of a long-range facility plan that started with the bond referendum approved by voters in 2012. Phase one projects are finishing on time and under budget by $2 million. Phase two projects would begin in 2017 and be finished by 2023.<br \/>\nBecause of the timing of the project, the district&#8217;s property tax rate will not increase.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the project &#8211; $107 million &#8211; will address major infrastructure needs, including heating and ventilating systems, window systems, safety issues and more at 10 schools: Glenwood Park, Lindley, Nebraska, Price, St. Joseph Central, Washington Center and Waynedale elementary schools, Lane and Shawnee middle schools and Northrop High School. An additional $1 million will cover the cost of special projects, including painting the walking bridge at Holland Elementary and updates needed to lights, flooring and UV filters at the Helen P. Brown Natatorium. Nearly $2.5 million will be used for security upgrades at 25 schools, and about $15 million will used to complete adding air conditioning to the remainder of non-air conditioned schools, including Bunche Montessori and Whitney Young early childhood centers, Fairfield and Study elementary schools, Blackhawk and Miami middle schools and Wayne High School.<\/p>\n<p>With the Board&#8217;s approval on Monday, the district now will gather 100 signatures to ensure the project will appear on the May 3, 2016, ballot as a referendum question. Having the question appear on the ballot allows the community to decide on the project and places the debt repayment outside of the property tax caps.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the project, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortwayneschools.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fortwayneschools.org<\/a> and click on the REPAIR Phase 2 graphic or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwcs.k12.in.us\/facility_planning2.php\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fwcs.k12.in.us\/facility_planning2.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Fort Wayne Community Schools<\/strong><br \/>\nWith nearly 30,000 students, Fort Wayne Community Schools is one of the largest school districts in Indiana. FWCS proudly allows families to choose any of its 51 schools through its successful school-choice program creating diversity in each school, including some with more than 75 languages spoken. FWCS offers seven magnet schools focusing on areas such as science and math, communication, fine arts or Montessori at the elementary and middle school level. In high school, students can choose from the prestigious International Baccalaureate program, Project Lead the Way or New Tech Academy as well as other rigorous academic and specialty training programs.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/100113.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Northrop High School band marching band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"3226\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/100113.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_100113.jpg\" data-title=\"Northrop High School band\" data-description=\"The Northrop High School band marching band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Northrop High School band\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Northrop High School band\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3226\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_100113.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/99937.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Wayne High School Marching Band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"3334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/99937.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_99937.jpg\" data-title=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\" data-description=\"The Wayne High School Marching Band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3334\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_99937.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/99939.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Wayne High School Marching Band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"3335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/99939.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_99939.jpg\" data-title=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\" data-description=\"The Wayne High School Marching Band in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 11, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Wayne High School Marching Band\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3335\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_99939.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/wendy_with_kids_2007.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson. 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From left to right: Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes, IN Representative Jeff Espich, IN Senator David Long, IN Representatives Randy Borror and Phyllis Pond and IN Senator Dennis Kruse. Photo taken December 10, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"4864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/122842.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_122842.jpg\" data-title=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion\" data-description=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion at the Allen County Public Library&#039;s main branch. From left to right: Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes, IN Representative Jeff Espich, IN Senator David Long, IN Representatives Randy Borror and Phyllis Pond and IN Senator Dennis Kruse. 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Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson is at the lectern.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"LEAD press conference\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"LEAD press conference\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4964\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_slp121102.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/125070.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Stitch n Frame&#039;s sign suggesting that FWCS Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson take a wage cut to save Elmhurst High School from closing.  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Photo taken March 24, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"5049\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/125072.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_125072.jpg\" data-title=\"Spyro&#039;s Pancake House\" data-description=\"Spyro&#039;s Pancake House on Bluffton Road asks to save Elmhurst High School.  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Courtesy photo taken May 5, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"5230\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/were1.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_were1.jpg\" data-title=\"Abbett Elementary students: We&#039;re #1\" data-description=\"Abbett Elementary students surround principal Robin Peterman as she holds the trophy for winning the school food drive competition leading up to the Letter Carriers\u2019 Food Drive. 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Photo taken May 27, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"5355\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/134152.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_134152.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Wendy Robinson and Mark GiaQuinta\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson and Board President Mark GiaQuinta at a press conference to present ISTEP+ preliminary data. 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Photo taken May 27, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"5356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/134157.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_134157.jpg\" data-title=\"Mark GiaQuinta\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Community Schools Board President Mark GiaQuinta at a press conference to present ISTEP+ preliminary data. Photo taken May 27, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mark GiaQuinta\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mark GiaQuinta\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5356\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_134157.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/allure_2010-11_e-mail.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Northrop High School&#039;s Allure all-girl Show Choir. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='28898ad68819aa3cc77e2a89751d19dc' data-image-id=\"5977\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/allure_2010-11_e-mail.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_allure_2010-11_e-mail.jpg\" data-title=\"Allure Show Choir\" data-description=\"The Northrop High School&#039;s Allure all-girl Show Choir. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Allure Show Choir\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Allure Show Choir\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5977\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/thumbs\/thumbs_allure_2010-11_e-mail.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwcs\/charisma-2011_e-mail.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Northrop High School&#039;s Charisma Show Choir. 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