What are the elements of the USD 343 Bond Proposal? Why aren’t we putting 5th and 6th graders with K-4? Will my 5th grader be safe so close to the high school? Why aren’t we building on the land south of the high school that was purchased a few years ago? What will be changed at the existing high school with the addition of a middle school and gymnasium? Why does Lecompton need more classrooms and a new gymnasium? What will be the cost of the proposed improvements? How do I calculate the tax rate? What about the tax rate for farmland? When would the increased taxes begin? What is the status of the rumors that the board has agreed to the sale of Williamstown Elementary School and Perry Middle School? If a building is sold or leased, what happens to the income? Are there other financial factors to consider? How will parking be handled at the new facilities? When were the previous two bond elections, for how much, and what was the plan? Since the plan is for the district to keep the gym at Perry Middle School, what is planned for its use? Why isn't a fine arts center included for performing and visual arts? Why is the middle school proposed to be located on the north side of the high school? Why not leave 5th graders where they are at Williamstown? Is there a risk having grades 5 through 12 on a single campus? When will existing bonds be paid off and what will be the mill reduction? If Highland Community College purchases the existing middle school, what will happen to the old gym? Why did the board of education choose to move ahead with the bond election at this time? Why isn't work proposed for Perry Elementary?