- Papillion La Vista Community Schools
- 2023 Bond Proposal
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The PLCS Special Election Ballots were mailed on April 17th!
Ballots were mailed to All Registered Voters who Live in PLCSOn Monday, April 17, the Sarpy County Election Office mailed ballots to all registered voters who live in PLCS. Every registered voter in a household will receive the ballot.
To Complete the Ballot:- Mark your ballot with your vote either For or Against.
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Return the ballot in the envelope provided.
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Seal the envelope.
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Sign the envelope.
To Return Your Ballot:-
The deadline to safely return your ballot by mail has passed. Do NOT mail it at this point!
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Drop the ballot off at one of the designated election drop boxes (see maps below):
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- La Vista Police Department (7701 S. 96th Street)
- Near Sarpy County Courthouse, on the north side of Golden Gate Drive (1248 Golden Gate Drive)
- Sarpy County Election Office (1102 E. 1st Street)
All returned ballots must be at the election office by 5:00pm on May 9, 2023.
La Vista Police Department (7701 S. 96th Street)
Near Sarpy County Courthouse (1248 Golden Gate Drive)
Election Commission (1102 E. 1st Street)
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PLCS Announces Bond Issue - NO TAX RATE INCREASE (May 9th Election)
The PLCS Board of Education has voted to move forward with a Bond Issue!
The PLCS Board of Education voted on February 27, 2023 to hold a special mail election asking PLCS residents to vote on the Bond Proposal. For the past 8 months the Board has been collecting feedback from staff and community on the facility needs. Based on that feedback the final project list was determined and a decision was made to move forward with asking the community to vote. Staff and community members are invited to come learn more about this Bond and the impact that these projects would have on our continuing excellence. The Bond Issue projects will:
- Improve safety & security.
- Update older facilities to today’s standard of greatness.
- Serve projected growth in student enrollment.
PLCS and the Board of Education are holding several informational meetings to give more information to the community regarding the 2023 Bond Issue. Parents and community members will have numerous opportunities to gather more information before they vote. You can also participate on your own schedule:
- Join the Facebook group Let’s Talk PLC Schools Bond for more information and discussion! This Facebook group will contain information about the 2023 Bond Issue.
- Look through the final project list and then ask any questions you might have here.
- Email communications@plcschools.org with any questions.
2023 Bond Issue Informational Meetings
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Discovery Tour, 8:30am - 1:00pm on April 21st
Discovery Tour, 8:30am - 1:00pm on April 21st. Tour schools and learn how the 2023 Bond Issue would impact schools and students. The tour concludes with lunch and a discussion with PLCS Superintendent Dr. Andy Rikli. To register, click here.
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Neighborhood school presentations
Neighborhood Presentations: Presentations will be given at each of the proposed project locations. There will be a 30 minute presentation followed by an opportunity to tour the school and ask questions.
- YATP/STAR (March 27, 4:00 PM)
- Patriot Elementary (March 28, 6:00 PM)
- Tara Heights Elementary (March 30, 7:00 PM)
- Bell Elementary (April 3, 6:00 PM)
- Walnut Creek Elementary (April 3, 6:00 PM)
- Papillion Middle School (April 6, 7:00 PM)
- Portal Elementary (April 11, 6:00 PM)
- La Vista Middle School (April 12, 6:30 PM)
- Parkview Heights Elementary (April 17, 6:00 PM)
- Hickory Hill Elementary (April 19, 6:00 PM)
- Trumble Park Elementary (April 20, 6:00 PM)
Final Bond Project List 2023
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Safety and Security Improvements
Board Enhances Safety & Security Portion of Bond
Based on feedback received during the engagement phase, the Board of Education has enhanced the safety and security portion of the bond issue. These enhancements will be done at ALL schools.
Safety and security improvements:
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Additional access control throughout school - plus door propping alert system
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Update intercom/paging system throughout school so all staff have access to call a lockdown
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Update front entrance video system
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Integration of all systems
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Expanded chain link fencing around perimeter of elementary playgrounds
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Security film and other bullet resistant features
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Secure Entrances & Updates: Bell, Hickory Hill, Patriot, Portal, and Walnut Creek
Bell, Hickory Hill, Patriot, Portal, and Walnut Creek
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Install secure entrance, moving visitors through the office.
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Add finishing kitchen*, allowing for an additional entree and permanent ware.
- Playground updates.
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Minor interior updates.**
*Bell Elementary already has a finishing kitchen.
**HH is an older school that will require more interior renovation to bring it to today’s standard
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Update Older Facilities: Parkview Heights, Tara Heights, and Trumble Park
Parkview Heights, Tara Heights, and Trumble Park
Major renovations to update these older schools to today’s standards, including:
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Expand physically smaller classrooms to standard size.
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Interior and exterior improvements.
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Playground updates.
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Serve Projected Student Growth: New Elementary School
New Elementary School
To educate the growing student population in the western portion of the district. This school would be built for 450-500 students.
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La Vista and Papillion Middle Schools
La Vista and Papillion Middle Schools
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Renovation of science classrooms.
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Interior and exterior improvements.
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Addition of counseling center (LVMS).
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Gym renovation (PMS).
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PLHS and PLSHS
PLHS and PLSHS
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Auditorium/theatre renovation.
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Update baseball and softball complexes.
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Addition of PE classroom/activity space (PLHS).
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Addition of flex classroom for health class and academy programs (PLSHS).
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Young Adult Transition Program (YATP)
A new facility for our students age 18-21 with severe disabilities built on land PLCS currently owns. Currently, the program is leasing space that is too small for the students served.
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Technology Infrastructure
Increase performance and reliability of technology in all schools and support new safety and security systems.
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Serve Projected Student Growth: Future School Property
Land potentially for a new elementary school and a new middle school. The land would be purchased now while it is available and can be sold if it is not needed in the future.

