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Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:38

NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED

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Notice is Hereby Given pursuant to the provisions of Sections 11‑14‑316 and 17D‑2‑502 Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on February 7, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Local Building Authority of Weber School District, Utah (the “Authority”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) authorizing the issuance of the Authority’s lease revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,000,000, to bear interest at a rate or rates of not to exceed 6.00% per annum for fixed interest rate Bonds and 15% per annum for variable interest rate Bonds (provided that a default rate of not to exceed 18% per annum may be applied in certain circumstances), to mature in not more than 26 years from their date or dates and to be sold at a discount from par, expressed as a percentage of principal amount, of not to exceed 2.00%.  The purchaser will not be required to make a good faith deposit in connection with its agreement to purchase the Bonds.

Pursuant to the Resolution, the Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of raising money for (a) financing certain costs of (i) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing the Roosevelt Elementary replacement in Washington Terrace, Utah, and (ii) a portion of the new elementary to be located in West Haven, Utah (collectively, the “Project”), (b) providing reserves, if necessary, (c) paying capitalized interest, and (d) paying expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds.

The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Authority pursuant to the Resolution, including as attachments to such Resolution forms of an Indenture of Trust, a Master Lease Agreement, a Ground Lease, a Construction Agency Agreement, and a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement (collectively, the “Operative Documents”).  Said Operative Documents are to be executed and delivered by the Authority in such form and with such changes as shall be approved by appropriate representatives of the Authority; provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity and discount of the Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above.

The Authority proposes to pledge to the payment of the Bonds various rental payments made to the Authority by the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, pursuant to the Operative Documents.  The Bonds will be the first and only series of lease revenue bonds issued by the Authority. More detailed information relating to the Authority’s outstanding bonds can be obtained by contacting the Secretary and Treasurer of the Authority at 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, in Ogden, Utah.

Assuming a final maturity for the Bonds of 25 years from the proposed date of issuance of such Bonds and that the Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 and are held until maturity, based on the Authority’s currently expected financing structure and interest rates in effect around the time of publication of this notice, the estimated total cost to the Authority of the proposed Bonds is $104,881,919.

Copies of the Resolution and the forms of the Operative Documents, and certain other documents pertaining to the issuance and sale of the Bonds are on file in the office of the Authority, which is the office of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Authority at 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway, Ogden, Utah where they may be examined during regular business hours of the Authority from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week (except holidays).  Such documents shall be available for inspection from and after the date of the publication of this notice until at least thirty days thereafter.

Notice is Further Given that for a period of thirty days from and after the date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payments of such Bonds and after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

Notice is Further Given that pursuant to Section 17D‑2‑502, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, if within thirty calendar days of the publication of this notice, a written petition requesting an election and signed by at least twenty percent of the registered voters of Weber School District is filed with the Board, then the Board shall submit the question of whether or not to issue the Bonds to the voters of Weber School District for their approval or rejection.

Dated this 7th day of February, 2024.

LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH

By /s/ Robert D. Petersen
Secretary and Treasurer

Thursday, 11 January 2024 13:25

Response to Governor Cox Cell Phone Request

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1/11/2024

Dear WSD Administrators, Employees and Parents/Guardians,

As you likely know, Governor Cox recently issued a letter to school and district leaders, requesting that cell phone use be disallowed in classrooms. I've provided the Governor's Letter and resources he provided (attached). We fully support the thoughtful consideration of the Governor's request, but want to ensure that our school leaders engage in discussions with the educators, parents/guardians, Community Councils, PTAs and student leaders in their school community before "hard and fast" school policies are enacted which ban cell phones in the classroom. Gleaning stakeholder input is essential. Some of our schools have already created policies which restrict cell phones in learning spaces/classrooms. These schools enacted a very intentional process, and involved stakeholders in that process, prior to the determination to implement such policies. A very important piece to consider is how student discipline related to cell phones should/will be managed. 

At the district level, leaders are engaged in discussions related to the cell phone issues we are seeing in our schools. Our district's secondary and elementary leadership, along with our policy committee, will provide guidance and support to our schools as we create a more formal determination of how cell phones will be managed in all our schools. Research studies have well documented the fact that cell phone usage is impacting the social connections, mental/emotional health, self-regulating behaviors, brain development and functioning, and learning and achievement in our young people. The rise in cyberbullying incidents directly impact our students' perception of a "safe and healthy" school environment. 

Many teachers are reporting that they cannot manage the "distractions" created by cell phones and disengagement they observe in their students with access to these devices in learning environments. Their jobs are to educate and inspire, not manage the cell phone usage of their students. Some educators are reporting a weariness and diminishing job satisfaction level due to having to constantly intervene and redirect students related to cell phones. The management of cell phones in the learning environment requires a great amount of time and effort by school personnel. There is no doubt that this time and effort could be more productively utilized to directly support learning and forge positive connections with students. 

The members of our Board of Education are fully committed to mitigating the negative impact that cell phones and social media are having on children's emotional and mental health. Weber School District joined other Utah districts in legal action aimed at holding large social media platforms accountable for the mental/emotional effects we are seeing in our children. As a district, we are fully engaged in the process of determining next steps and policy decisions related to Governor Cox's imperative. 

We welcome your feedback concerning cell phones in the classroom! We encourage you to reach out to your school leaders to share your perspectives and input. 

Sincerely,

WSD Superintendency
Gina Butters, Superintendent
Clyde Moore, Assistant Superintendent
Dave Hales, Assistant Superintendent

Secondary Education
Brock Mitchell, Director
Matt Williams, Assistant Director

Elementary Education
Mary Jo Williams, Director
Kirt Swalberg, Assistant Director

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 


The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing
to increase its property tax revenue.

  • The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a
    $520,000 residence would increase from $1,127.41 to
    $1,269.55, which is $142.14 per year.
  • The WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a 
    $520,000 business would increase from $2,049.84 to
    $2,308.28, which is $258.44 per year.
  • If the proposed budget is approved, WEBER COUNTY
    SCHOOL DISTRICT
    would increase its property tax
    budgeted revenui by 5.68% above last year's property tax
    budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing
on the tax increase.

PUBLIC HEARING

Date/Time: 8/2/2023 6:00PM

Location: Weber School District Offices Board Room
                5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
                Ogden

To obtain more information regarting the tax increase,
citizens may contact WEBER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
at 801-476-7800.

 

 

 

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 08:27

Truth In Taxation

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The Weber School District Board of Education will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the BoardRoom at the District Office, 5320 S. Adams Ave.,Ogden. The purpose of this hearing is to consider increasing the tax rate along with providing opportunity for the public to comment on this matter.

In November 2021, voters approved a $279 million bond to build a new high school, junior high school, and elementary school in western Weber County, along with rebuilding Roosevelt Elementary in Washington Terrace. Escalating construction costs and inflation over the past two years have created some financial challenges in completing the rebuild of Roosevelt. The Weber School Board is considering other options to ensure this project is completed as promised under the 2021 bond.

The Board recently created a Municipal Building Authority which will enable the district to issue revenue bonds for capital projects. This is common practice utilized by municipalities, school districts and other government agencies.

During the Truth in Taxation hearing, the board will position itself to issue a revenue bond for $52 million to complete the Roosevelt rebuild project. The revenue bond will be funded by raising the Capital Outlay Levy; however, the board will also be lowering the Debt Service Levy to offset the tax increase. These adjustments are predicted to have a zero tax impact to taxpayers.

As outlined during the 2021 bond campaign, the board will also be considering making a scheduled adjustment to the local tax rate. This adjustment will go to fund the ongoing expenses associated with operating the three new schools. These expenses include utilities as well essential personnel such as a principal, head secretary, custodian, media specialist, school resource officer, and other non-teacher positions. There will be no increase in costs associated with the rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary since the school already exists with supporting faculty and staff.

http://wsd.net/resources/downloadable/documents-forms/board/bond-2021/3393-bond-election-brochure/file

The board will also consider making a one time adjustment to the Judgment Levy to offset the amount of $453,436 that was awarded to PacifiCorp and CenturyLink after they appealed their assessed property values to the State Tax Commission. This judgment affects tax revenues collected by the state dating back to 2018. 

Members of the public wishing to attend the hearing can sign-up online. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person.

 

Thursday, 20 July 2023 08:42

Bond Progress

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PROGRESS REPORT OCTOBER 2023

Mountain View Construction Progress Oct 2023New Elementary Progress Oct 2023West Field Progress Oct 2023

 

PROGRESS REPORT 7/7/2023

 The work continues on our three new schools in Western Weber County. West Field High School, Mountain View Jr. High, and the yet to be named new elementary, are all slated to open for the 2024-25 school year.
 
Congrats to Mike Russell on being named the athletic director at West Field.  Mike comes to us from Syracuse High.  Angie Bodily from Roy High School has also been selected as the new head secretary.
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PROGRESS REPORT 5/7/2022

 
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Friday, 21 April 2023 14:21

West Field Cone Boundary Study

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Open House Presentation

Weber School District will open three new schools for the 2024/25 school year, West Field High School, Mountain View Middle School, and a yet-to-be-named elementary school. The Weber District Board of Education opened a boundary study in November 2022 to create the attendance boundaries for these new schools. As part of that process, current school capacities were studied to determine the best way to alleviate crowding at schools while populating the new schools. This may result in modifications to current school boundaries. 

Weber School District will be hosting open houses to help educate stakeholders on the process and share the boundary scenarios that the school and district teams have helped facilitate. We invite all stakeholders to attend these open houses to review the scenarios and offer feedback. If you cannot attend, you may also use the links below to review the information and share your thoughts. All open houses begin at 6:00pm.

Open House Dates and Locations

  • April 18 - Orion Junior High
  • April 19 - Rocky Mtn Junior High
  • April 20 - Roy Junior High

Boundary Study Map - Current proposals for new boundaries

Current vs Proposed Maps with Swipe Capability

Current Capacity/Future Capacity Information - Student Enrollment Numbers (Still working on future projections)

Study Area Map - This will help identify which study area you live in. 

Boundary Study Feedback Link - This will be active starting the week of the open houses.

Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:33

Bond Progress Report 2022

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2021 Bond Progress Report

On November 2, 2021, Weber County voters approved a $279 million school bond.  The bond passed with 60.51% of voters voting for the issuance of bonds.

The following projects are included on the 2021 bond:

  • New high school in Taylor:  $157 million
  • New junior high school in West Haven:  $51 million
  • New elementary school in West Haven:  $34 million
  • Rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary in Washington Terrace:  $37 million

Estimated start and completion dates:

  • High School
    • Start: November 2021
    • Completion: July 2024
  • Junior High
    • Start: March 2022
    • Completion: July 2024
  • Elementary
    • Start: October 2022
    • Completion: July 2024
  • Roosevelt
    • Start: January 2024
    • Completion June 2026

Issuance of bonds:

  • 1st issuance: $90 million (January, 2022)
  • 2nd issuance: TBD
  • 3rd issuance: TBD

High School

  • Budget $157 million
  • Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
  • Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
  • Construction begins - March 2022
  • Selection of name, mascot and colors - May, 2022
    • West Field High School
    • Longhorns
    • Burnt orange, black, silver & white
  • Estimated completion date - July 2024
  • Boundary adjustments - TBD
  • Final cost -TBD

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Junior High School

  • Budget $51 million
  • Selection of architect - Design West Architects
  • Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
  • Construction begins - March 2022
  • Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
  • Estimated completion date - July 2024
  • Boundary adjustments - TBD
  • Final cost - TBD

Elementary School

  • Budget $34 million
  • Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
  • Selection of general contractor - Westland Construction
  • Estimated start date - October 2022
  • Selection of name, mascot and colors - TBD
  • Estimated completion date - July 2024
  • Boundary adjustments - TBD
  • Final cost - TBD

Roosevelt Elementary

  • Budget $34 million
  • Selection of architect - MHTN Architects
  • Selection of general contractor - Hogan & Associates Construction
  • Estimated start date - January 2024
  • Estimated completion date - July 2026
  • Final cost - TBD

 

 

Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:29

Notice of Local Special Bond Election

Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah

Public Notice Is Hereby Given that a local special bond election (the “Local Special Election”) will be held in Weber School District, Utah (the “District”), at the same time as the municipal general election, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (“Election Day”).

The Local Special Election will be conducted by mail and ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters beginning on October 12, 2021.  Voters can return their ballot by mail, in a secure ballot drop box, or in person on Election Day, and on the dates listed below, at the Voting Assistance Center.  The polls at the Voting Assistance Center shall open at 7:00 a.m. and shall remain open until 8:00 p.m., when it will close.  Secure ballot drop off locations where ballots can be deposited twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week beginning October 12, 2021 until 8:00 p.m. and at the Voting Assistance Center days and hours are as follows:

Ballot Drop Box (Oct. 12 – Nov. 2) open 24 hours a day

Farr West City Office

1896 North 1800 West

Farr West, UT 84404

Harrisville City Office

363 West Independence Blvd.

Harrisville, UT 84404

Hooper City Office

5580 West 4600 South

Hooper, UT 84315

Huntsville Town Hall

7309 East 200 South

Huntsville, UT 84317

Main Library

2464 Jefferson Avenue

Ogden, UT 84401

Marriott-Slaterville City Office

1570 West 400 North

Marriott-Slaterville, UT 84404

North Branch Library

475 East 2600 North

North Ogden, UT 84414

Ogden City Municipal Building

2549 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84401

Ogden Valley Branch Library

131 South 7400 East

Huntsville, UT 84317

Plain City City Hall

4160 West 2200 North

Plain City, UT 84404

Pleasant Valley Branch Library

5568 South Adams Avenue

Washington Terrace, UT 84405

Pleasant View Municipal Building

520 West Elberta Drive

Pleasant View City, UT 84414

Riverdale City Offices

4600 South Weber River Drive

Riverdale, UT 84405

Roy City Office

5051 South 1900 West

Roy, UT 84067

South Ogden City Hall

3950 Adams Avenue

South Ogden, UT 84403

Southwest Branch Library

2039 West 4000 South

Roy, UT 84067

Uintah City Hall

2191 East 6550 South

Uintah, UT 84405

Washington Terrace City Hall

5249 South 400 East

Washington Terrace, UT 84405

Weber Center Clerk/Auditor’s Office (East Parking Lot)

2380 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84401

Weber State University Campus
(between Library and Student Union)

3848 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84408

West Haven City Hall

4150 South 3900 West

West Haven, UT 84408

Voting Assistance Center

Weber Center

2380 Washington Blvd.

Wednesday, October 27

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Weber Center

2380 Washington Blvd.

Thursday, October 28

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Weber Center

2380 Washington Blvd.

Friday, October 29

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Weber Center

2380 Washington Blvd.

Monday, November 1

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Weber Center

2380 Washington Blvd.

Tuesday, November 2

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The address for the Statewide Election Voter Information Website is vote.utah.gov.  For information on registering to vote and absentee ballots, voters may contact the office of the (a) Weber County Clerk at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website at weberelections.gov, or (b) Utah Lieutenant Governor, State Capitol, 350 N. State Street, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, (801) 538-1041 or visit the Lieutenant Governor’s website at elections.utah.gov.

For information about alternate times and forms of voting, changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place, voters may contact the office of the Weber County Clerk (who is acting a provider election officer for the Local Special Election) at the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd. Suite #320, Ogden, Utah  84401, telephone: (801) 399-8034 or visit the County Clerk’s election website weberelections.gov.

In order to vote in person at the election, you must present valid voter identification to the poll worker before voting, which must be (a) a valid form of photo identification that shows your name and photograph, (b) a valid tribal card, whether or not the card includes your photograph or not, or (c) two different forms of identification that show your name and current address.

Voters who need assistance voting or other accommodations should call (801) 399-8034 or email .

There is to be no special registration of voters for the local special bond election, and the official register of voters last made or revised shall constitute the register for the local special bond election, except that all persons who reside within the District and are registered to vote in the election held on Election Day shall be considered to vote in the local special bond election.

The title and text of the ballot proposition that will submitted to the qualified, registered voters residing within the District is as follows:

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT, UTAH

SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

November 2, 2021

[(Facsimile Signature)

Business Administrator, Weber School District]

Shall the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds (“Bonds”) in an amount not to exceed $279,000,000 and to mature in no more than twenty-one (21) years from the date or dates of issuance of such Bonds for the purpose of raising money for constructing buildings, acquiring land and furnishings and remodeling and updating existing school property under the charge of the Board, and, to the extent necessary, for providing moneys for the refunding, at or prior to the maturity thereof, of general obligation bonds of the Board authorized hereunder or heretofore issued and now outstanding?

PROPERTY TAX COST OF BONDS

If the Bonds are issued as planned, without regard to the taxes currently levied for outstanding bonds that will reduce over time, an annual property tax to pay debt service on the Bonds will be required over a period of 20 years in the estimated average amount of $146.00 on a $395,000 primary residence, and in the estimated average amount of $265.45 on a business property having the same value.

Since there are other outstanding bonds, an otherwise scheduled tax decrease may not occur if these Bonds are issued.

However, such outstanding bonds reduce over time such that the average property tax due to the issuance of the proposed Bonds is expected to have a zero net increase ($0.00) from the current annual property tax levels after the Bonds are issued on both primary residences and businesses or secondary residences in the District.

The foregoing is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the governing body may be required to levy in order to pay debt service on the Bonds.  The governing body is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the Bonds.

To vote in favor of the above bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “For the Issuance of Bonds.”  To vote against the bond issue, select the box immediately adjacent to the words “Against the Issuance of Bonds.”

☐ For the Issuance of Bonds

☐ Against the Issuance of Bonds

Notice Is Further Given that on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, that being a day no sooner than 7 days and not later than 14 days after the local special bond election, the Board of Education of the District (the “Board”) will meet at its regular meeting place, 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, and will canvass the returns and declare the results of the local special bond election during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m.Notice Is Further Given that on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in the Elections Office on the first floor of the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd., in Ogden, Utah, there will be conducted a test of the automatic tabulating equipment or other apparatus to be used to tabulate the results of the November local special bond election to be held in the District on the issuance of $279,000,000 general obligation bonds described above.  This test is open to public observation in accordance with the provisions of Section 20A-4-104, Utah Code.

Pursuant to applicable provisions of Sections 11-14-208 and 20A-4-403 of the Utah Code, the period allowed for any contest of the local special bond election shall end 40 days after November 16, 2021 (the date on which the results of the election are to be canvassed and the results thereof declared).  No such contest shall be maintained unless a complaint is filed with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court in and for Weber County, within the prescribed 40-day period.

In Witness Whereof, the Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah has caused this notice to be given.

Dated:  September 1, 2021.

Posted:  on or before September 30, 2021.

Board of Education of Weber School District, Utah

By /s/ Robert Peterson                                   
  Business Administrator

Wednesday, 22 September 2021 15:21

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Board of Education of Weber School District during the Board meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the District’s offices located at 5320 South Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace, Utah, for the presentation of the arguments in favor of and against the ballot proposition.

Friday, 10 September 2021 09:12

Bond Surveys

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Bond Survey - Employees, Parents and Public - Spring, 2021

Q1 - How likely are you to vote in the November 2021 election?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Extremely Likely 1,757 77.40% 2,266 74.90% 453 77.40%
Somewhat Likely 351 15.50% 546 18% 84 14.40%
Somewhat Unlikely 86 3.80% 112 3.70% 16 2.70%
Extremely Unlikely 76 3.30% 102 3.40% 32 5.50%
             

Q2 - Did you have a child attend school in Weber School District during the 2020-2021 school year?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 956 42.60% 2,943 97.50% 355 62.60%
No 1,285 57.30% 21 0.70% 201 35.40%
My child attended in an online-only format 3 0.10% 53 1.80% 11 1.90%
             

Q3 - What is your overall impression of Weber School District?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Excellent 1,270 57.10% 1,092 36.40% 184 32.70%
Good 839 37.70% 1,589 52.90% 296 52.60%
Fair 107 4.80% 291 9.70% 73 13%
Poor 9 0.40% 31 1.00% 10 1.80%
             

Q5 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District delivered as promised on each proposed project?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 1,311 60.10% 1,043 35.20% 236 43.40%
Somewhat 397 18.20% 539 18.20% 153 28.10%
No 49 2.20% 106 3.60% 29 5.30%
I'm unsure 424 19.40% 1,277 43.10% 127 23.30%
             

Q6 - With respect to past bonds, do you believe Weber School District has been responsible with taxpayer money?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 1,345 62.70% 1,127 38.70% 229 42.80%
Somewhat 440 20.50% 577 19.80% 163 30.50%
No 57 2.70% 166 5.70% 47 8.80%
I'm unsure 303 14.10% 1,045 35.80% 96 17.90%
             

Q7 - What do you feel is the greatest need facing Weber School District in terms of construction projects?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Replacing aging facilities. 297 14.00% 376 13.10% 84 16%
Building new facilities to accommodate continual growth. 305 14.40% 582 20.30% 118 22.50%
Striking a balance between building new schools and replacing aging schools. 1,494 70.50% 1,821 63.60% 297 56.70%
There are no construction needs in the district. 22 1.00% 83 2.90% 25 4.80%
             

Q8 - Which five (5) possible projects do you think are the most important?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
A new high school in western Weber County. 1,304 57.40% 1,685 55.70% 325 55.60%
A re-build of Roosevelt Elementary (built in 1957) in Washington Terrace. 1,224 53.90% 1,366 45.10% 227 38.80%
A new junior high school in western Weber County. 1,057 46.60% 1,321 43.70% 268 45.80%
A re-build of T.H. Bell Junior High (built in 1962) in Washington Terrace. 1,028 45.30% 1,190 39.30% 206 35.20%
A new elementary school in western Weber County. 860 37.90% 1,061 35.10% 242 41.40%
A relocation or re-build of Canyon View School (built in 1968). 749 33.00% 667 22% 121 20.70%
A new elementary school in the North Ogden/Harrisville area. 519 22.90% 728 24.10% 139 23.80%
Another project not listed (please specify). 259 11.40% 449 14.80% 100 17.10%
             

Q9 - Would you support a bond in the November 2021 election to fund the replacement of older school buildings and the construction of new school in Weber School District if it did not include a tax rate increase?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 1,668 81.20% 2,036 74.30% 354 71.70%
No 45 2.20% 98 3.60% 38 7.70%
I need more information before I make a decision. 342 16.60% 605 22.10% 102 20.60%
             

Q10 - If a bond included a tax rate increase, how much extra would you be willing to pay in new property taxes?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
$3.00 a month 599 29.40% 783 28.80% 121 24.70%
$6.00 a month 254 12.50% 354 13% 82 16.80%
A tax rate increase isn't a deciding factor in my decision to vote on a school bond. 851 41.70% 1,010 37.10% 188 38.40%
Nothing. I wouldn't support a bond if it included a tax rate increase. 336 16.50% 573 21.10% 98 20%
             

Q11 - Would the COVID-19 pandemic have any influence on your vote for or against a school bond in the November 2021 election?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 187 9.20% 262 9.70% 58 11.90%
No 1,847 90.80% 2,449 90.30% 429 88.10%
             

Q12 - Which source do you feel is best to find information on a proposed school bond (check all that apply)?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
The Weber School District website 1,643 72.40% 1,778 58.80% 306 52.30%
Weber School District email 1,363 60.00% 2,042 67.50% 221 37.80%
Facebook 707 31.10% 857 28.30% 282 48.20%
Media sources 648 28.50% 624 20.60% 136 23.20%
Mailers and flyers from the district 638 28.10% 903 29.80% 134 22.90%
Town hall and community meetings 602 26.50% 608 20.10% 116 19.80%
District employee 507 22.30% 197 6.50% 62 10.60%
Other community online sites or pages 254 11.20% 251 8.30% 54 9.20%
Other social media sites 196 8.60% 144 4.80% 57 9.70%
Friends 190 8.40% 265 8.80% 48 8.20%
Twitter 140 6.20% 70 2.30% 25 4.30%
Other (please specify) 27 1.20% 52 1.70% 10 1.70%
             

Q13 - Do you have any other comments, input or suggestions related to potential construction projects in Weber School District or to a possible bond in the November 2021 election?

  Employees Parents Public
  N-Size Percent N-Size Percent N-Size Percent
Yes 192 10.10% 310 12.50% 67 15.80%
No 1,715 89.90% 2,161 87.50% 358 84.20%
             
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