Without the approval of the "construction nickel," it is projected that building a new facility at Auburn will take up to ten years to complete. To manage ongoing enrollment increases across all schools without the construction nickel, redistricting will be necessary.

With the construction nickel, planning for a new Auburn building can occur within a year, and construction could be completed in around two additional years.

FACTS:

• Auburn School enrollment grew from 644 in 2022) to 764 in 2025), averaging 30 students per year.

• A recent redistricting move to Adairville will help reduce overcrowding for the next 2–3 years, giving time to build a new school.

• If growth continues, Auburn could reach 800 students in just over 3-4 years.

• Without funding for construction, another redistricting will be needed, and a new school could be delayed by 10 years. This could impact all K–8 schools.

• Last time, parents said they wanted more warning about future redistricting. Based on Auburn’s growth, redistricting will be necessary again unless a construction tax (the "nickel") is approved. It’s the only way to avoid potential redistricting in the next 3–4 years.