SAU 90 Article 3: Shall the School District 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 2020-22 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, 2022, whichever is earlier? (Majority vote required.)
MARSTON SCHOOL
ADA improvements (district-wide) $ 5,000
LED lighting upgrades (phased) 28,000
Remove oil tank 1980 35,000
Replace original classroom sinks and countertops (phased) 19,000
Replace door 3rd grade wing 4,900
Modify 3rd grade wing ADA accesses (drainage) 2,600
Replace Library window blinds 1996 2,500
Security Doors at SAU 20,000
$ 117,000
CENTRE SCHOOL
Modernization of 1991 passenger elevator $ 100,000
LED lighting upgrades (phased) 28,000
Remove oil tank 1980 35,000
Replace original classroom sinks and countertops (phased) 20,000
$ 183,000
What it means: This article is a continuation of an annual program to keep the buildings updated and in good condition.
Those in favor say: Regular maintenance and upkeep helps to protect the taxpayer’s investment and to prevent more costly repairs down the line.
Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at Deliberative Session.
Fiscal Impact: A Hampton home valued at $400,000 would bear an increased tax cost of $ 31.90 in 2020. Take your property valuation divided by 1000 and multiplied by .08 to get your cost. This decision is for the current year only.