Article 4: SAU 90 Marston and Centre School Repairs – $300,000

To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $300,000 to continue long term maintenance, repair and modernization work to include technical and/or engineering services at Hampton’s Marston and Centre school buildings and grounds? This article is a continuation of an annual program planned to keep the buildings updated and in good condition, thereby protecting the taxpayer’s investment. Projects planned for 2016-17 are listed below. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7 VI and will not lapse until these projects are completed or June 30, 2018, whichever is earlier. (Majority vote required.)

Marston School

 Replace roof over original building and 1975 addition (phased)         $215,000

Implement security improvements (phased)                                              25,000

$240,000

Centre School

Replace original classroom sinks and counter tops (phased)                 $ 20,000

ADA improvements (district-wide)                                                                   5,000

Replace hallway entrance doors to Gymnasium                                             5,000

Roof repairs (ongoing)                                                                                        5,000

Implement security improvements (phased                                                  25,000

                                                                                                                     $ 60,000

What it means: The Article is self-explanatory – the funds are sought to keep the two schools in good condition.

 Those in favor say: This is a routine request to maintain the buildings in good order.

Those against say: No one spoke against this Article at public hearings.

 Fiscal Impact: The average Hampton home valued at $329,000 would bear an increased tax cost of $35.50 in 2016 if this Article passes. Approval of this Article affects 2016 only.