Phase 1 of the plan would include a GO Bond for $220 million, which would go up for community vote on November 7, 2023. If approved, the district’s property tax levy would increase by $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable value. Despite this raise, the district’s property tax levy tax rate would be very comparable to the neighboring districts. A GO bond needs at least 60% voter approval to pass. 

The proposed Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan would include the following:

• A new 6th-8th grade middle school building at a new site that will be acquired.
• New Career Technology Education (CTE) additions at three high school locations.
• New turf fields at three high school locations.
• Renovations of the Kennedy High School cafeteria/kitchen.
• Upgrades to the Metro High School gym.
• Renovations of Franklin Middle School (7th-8th Grade).

Phase 1 projects are expected to be completed by 2030.