BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

Shall the Board of Directors of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District in the Counties of Tama, Black Hawk, Grundy, and Marshall, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a classroom addition to its secondary school, with related remodeling and improvements, and site improvements?

THE PROJECT SCOPE

WHAT WILL YOU BE VOTING ON IN NOVEMBER?

On November 5, 2024, voters will have the opportunity to vote on Phase Two of the plan which will be a new classroom addition to replace the outdated 1921 portion of the secondary school building.

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What are the issues of the 1921 building? 

OPEN HOUSE
 INFO EVENTS! 

We’re excited to invite you to a series of informational sessions and/or building tours offering valuable insights into the upcoming 2024 referendum election. 


Each evening will start with a brief presentation at 6:30PM by Superintendent Bonjour.


These events provide a great opportunity for community members to engage with district leadership and ask questions. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


BOND INFO SESSION & TOUR #1
Thursday, September 26 

6:30PM - 7:30PM

High/Middle School Gym

BOND INFO SESSION #2
Wednesday, October 16 

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Gladbrook Theater - No tours for this event

BOND INFO SESSION & TOUR #3
Wednesday, October 23

6:30PM - 7:30PM

High/Middle School Gym


🌟 District Financial Advisor and Architect will be in attendance at this final event 🌟

A STRATEGIC PLAN COMES TOGETHER!

A community task force collaborated to identify crucial improvements and crafted a long-term facility master plan. They met with the school board twice, over six hours, to refine the plan.


The finalized three-phase plan, completed in Gladbrook, embodies a unified vision of the task force and endorsed by members of both the Reinbeck and Gladbrook communities.

PHASE ONE

 Approved & in-progress! 

Complete infrastructure updates and additions to the Elementary School, including a secure entryway using SAVE funding provided by the State of Iowa, which does not impact local property tax rates.

PHASE TWO

 November 5, 2024 Vote 

Build new classrooms on the current secondary site surrounding the existing building to address significant physical and functional learning environment and infrastructure needs of the 1921 building.

PHASE THREE

 in 5-10 years 

Remove the shuttered (closed) 1921 building, add a gym and performance space, and expand the cafeteria, student commons, and instructional spaces.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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SEP 2022

Election / Referendum vote — Failed.

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SEP-OCT 2023

Comprehensive Facilities Assessment conducted by SitelogIQ, the districts project partner,  to assess physical, educational, and functional needs.

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NOV-DEC 2023

Initial solutions and preliminary planning with School Board.

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DEC 2023

Superintendent Bonjour presents four Town Hall meetings, open to the public, two meetings each in Gladbrook and Reinbeck.

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JAN 2024

SitelogIQ offers two Community Listening Sessions, one in each town, that gives the community a chance to express their opinions on past efforts and a potential path forward.

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JAN 2024

333 Gladbrook Reinbeck residents, about 13% of the overall district population, participate in a community survey. Results are shared with the school board and posted on the district website.

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FEB-MAY 2024

Residents are invited to participate in a Facility Task Force. 25 community members participate in 6 meetings, totaling over 15 hours. A consensus is reached with the School Board and the Task Force on a three phase facility improvement approach.

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JUN 2024

The district hosts two Open Houses at the Elementary School which includes a presentation by Superintendent Bonjour, Q+A, and a tour.

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JUN 2024

The district hosts a public hearing to discuss Phase One using SAVE funds to improve the elementary school’s infrastructure and add additional classrooms.

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AUG 2024

The School Board passes a resolution committing to move forward with a November 5, 2024 Bond Referendum to address Phase Two of the strategic plan.

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NOV 2024

Election / Referendum Vote.


Still have questions? We are here with answers.
Reach out through our dedicated referendum email address at facilitiesupdates@gr-rebels.net

RENDERINGS & FLOOR PLANS

PROPOSED RENDERING

PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN

PROPOSED SITE PLAN