PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
BOND VOTE | NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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Addressing Our Facility Needs
The Hampton-Dumont Community School District's mission is to “create a safe, caring culture of high expectations where all reach their greatest potential.”
A key component in fulfilling that mission both today and in the future is ensuring our students have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. This requires continued investments from our communities.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, our voters will consider a $17 million bond referendum that, if approved, would allow the district to move forward with a series of improvements at the high school campus.
Hampton-Dumont High School has educated generations of students and is a source of pride in our communities. However, the majority of the facility and its activity spaces date to 1968, which creates various challenges.
In addition to supporting our students, these projects would help Hampton-Dumont CSD retain and attract quality staff members—and potentially make our district more appealing to new families.
Hampton-Dumont CSD Bond Referendum
Hampton-Dumont CSD Bond Referendum
Hampton-Dumont CSD Bond
Hampton-Dumont CSD Bond
Hampton-Dumont CSD Bond
Community Meetings
Join us for our upcoming community forums, where you can learn more about the facility needs our students and staff face every day and the proposed solution on the November 5 ballot. This is an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback!
Wednesday, October 16
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Hampton-Dumont High School
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Tour: 5:30 p.m.; Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24
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Hampton-Dumont High School
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Tour: 5:30 p.m.; Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Hampton-Dumont High School Projects
The Projects
There have been improvement projects completed at Hampton-Dumont High School in the past 27 years, including a new media center that was added in 1997 and the construction of a weight room addition in 2004. However, much of the building is more than 55 years old and presents challenges that are not conducive to 21st century learning.
Should the $17 million bond referendum be approved by at least 60% of our voters on November 5, 2024, more investments would be realized at the high school that would transform multiple education spaces, provide our Fine Arts programs with a modern space for practices and performances, and enhance our athletic facilities.
The proposed project list would address the high school’s agriculture and industrial technology classrooms, along with its welding shop. These areas would be relocated and renovated to provide a modern learning environment where students can gain hands-on training and experience to prepare them for careers in the skilled trades.
A new culinary arts classroom and an updated science laboratory are planned to provide more academic opportunities to students.
Hampton-Dumont CSD currently rents an auditorium that was originally built in 1938. The proposed bond issue would provide the funds needed for the construction of a new auditorium that features seating for 700 and dressing rooms. A new band classroom and practice space would also be connected to the auditorium.
The district believes the new performance venue would also be used by community organizations.
Physical education and locker rooms would be added and the high school’s weight and wrestling rooms would be relocated. A new natural grass field would be installed along with an irrigation system at the football and soccer field. And the infield at the baseball field would be replaced, along with improvements would be made to the utility spaces at the softball facility.
Additional projects include general building maintenance, the creation of new storage space, and the installation of new parking at the campus to the east, west, and south sides of the building.
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A Community-Driven Process
In November 2023, a general obligation bond referendum fell short of success after receiving support from 55.6% of voters in the Hampton-Dumont CSD. Bond measures require 60% to pass in Iowa.
After that outcome at the ballot box, the School Board and administration at Hampton-Dumont CSD placed added emphasis on engaging more with community members to gather their valuable input on the future of our schools.
This feedback was incorporated into the $17 million bond proposal that will be considered by voters on November 5, 2024. Among the changes was the elimination of synthetic turf for athletic fields and adding more academic classrooms and parking to the plan.
A breakdown of the bond referendum’s $17 million budget shows investments of 85-90% for academic space and 10-15% for athletics.
