Pool Renovation Referendum
April 1 General Election: Let’s Vote!
A vote “Yes” means you approve the school to issue $2,750,000 in bonds for:
- Renovating the deteriorated poolroom into multi-purpose classrooms to provide
expanded learning for our students. We are out of room. - Solving accessibility concerns with new gym level bathrooms, stair lifts, ramps, and elevator.
- Building a more secure entrance to enable a safer learning environment.
Why are we asking?
The Board has been able to make significant improvements to the Hollis building without asking taxpayers for any increases by using grants, rebates, and a temporary increase in tax revenue, which is now leveled out. Now, the Board is seeking taxpayer approval to fund the renovation of the pool space into classrooms.
The Need is Now
Classrooms
Hollis staff is out of space to provide expanded learning for students to
create and explore, the expanded preschool program, and more.
Accessibility
Hollis has many stairways to bathrooms, the office, and classrooms, making accessibility challenging.
School Security
Hollis aims to improve safety with a more secure entrance, allowing visitors to enter at the office level via an elevator.
The Background
The pool first opened in 1974 and remained in use for nearly 45 years. In 2019 it closed due to its deteriorating condition and has remained closed since. It has been used for additional storage for the past six years. In 2023, the Hollis Board contracted with the Farnsworth Group to create options for renovating or repurposing the pool room space. The option for additional classrooms was chosen based on need and community input.
Impact on Property Taxes
Hollis has partnered with Stifel to provide information to help voters make an informed decision. To reduce the tax impact on the community, the Board will abate $100,000 annually from bond payments over 20 years. Voters can use the QR code to see the specific tax impact for their residence.
April 1 General Election: Let’s Vote!
A vote “Yes” means you approve the school to issue $2,750,000 in bonds for:
- Renovating the deteriorated poolroom into multi-purpose classrooms to provide
expanded learning for our students. We are out of room. - Solving accessibility concerns with new gym level bathrooms, stair lifts, ramps, and elevator.
- Building a more secure entrance to enable a safer learning environment.
The Board has been able to make significant improvements to the Hollis building without asking taxpayers for any increases by using grants, rebates, and a temporary increase in tax revenue, which is now leveled out. Now, the Board is seeking taxpayer approval to fund the renovation of the pool space into classrooms.
Classrooms
Hollis staff is out of space to provide expanded learning for students to
create and explore, the expanded preschool program, and more.
Accessibility
Hollis has many stairways to bathrooms, the office, and classrooms, making accessibility challenging.
School Security
Hollis aims to improve safety with a more secure entrance, allowing visitors to enter at the office level via an elevator.
The pool first opened in 1974 and remained in use for nearly 45 years. In 2019 it closed due to its deteriorating condition and has remained closed since. It has been used for additional storage for the past six years. In 2023, the Hollis Board contracted with the Farnsworth Group to create options for renovating or repurposing the pool room space. The option for additional classrooms was chosen based on need and community input.
Impact on Property Taxes
Hollis has partnered with Stifel to provide information to help voters make an informed decision. To reduce the tax impact on the community, the Board will abate $100,000 annually from bond payments over 20 years. Voters can use the QR code to see the specific tax impact for their residence.