BOND REFERENDUM
IOWA VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Submit your own question regarding the 2023 Bond Referendum using the button below. Ask a Question   ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE Why are there two questions on this bond? Question 1 is for the General Obligation Bond and Question 2 is a one-time community authorization that is triggered by a state law requiring school districts to seek voter approval if the tax levy goes above $2.70. In Iowa Valley Community School District’s case, the increase is $4.05, which requires this second question. If Question 2 is passed, all projects in Question 1 would be fully completed. What happens if I don't vote for Question 2? These two questions work together. The first question describes, in general terms, the type of improvements being proposed and the estimated amount needed to bond in order to complete the project. The second question is triggered by a state law requiring districts to seek voter approval if the tax levy goes above $2.70. The projects in Question 1 cannot be fully completed unless Question 2 passes. Do both questions need a super majority to pass? YES. Both questions must receive 60% of the vote to pass. Does IVCSD currently have bond debt? The District has NO existing bond debt. The District has managed past projects and deferred maintenance work without tax payer debt; however, our older buildings are now showing signs of need and many systems are beyond their life expectancy. Will the wind turbines assist in reducing the property tax burden? YES. As the turbines come online, they will reduce the property tax burden of the bond by up to $30 annually on a $150,000 home. Can I vote early? YES. You can vote by absentee ballot OR vote early in-person. Learn more on our voting information page by clicking here! Will these facility projects affect both schools? YES. The bond funds will be used on project work at both buildings. How do you know these are the best projects at this time? The District looked at educational, functional, and facility needs by undertaking a comprehensive facilities assessment of our buildings and grounds. The Iowa Valley CSD School Board, along with the District’s administration and a community facilities committee, reviewed priority items, potential solutions/projects, and estimated costs while recognizing the importance of fiscal responsibility, updating the aging facilities, and creating an efficient and complete scope of work. LEARN MORE! CONTACT Curt Rheingans, Superintendent crheingans@ivcsd.org 563-210-4948 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook