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S4B8 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Fine Arts Mar 29, 2022

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In our final #FZProp4 quick cast, learn about the opportunities our students have in the performing arts, how our auditoriums provide opportunities for our community and the instruments provided for our orchestras and marching bands grades 6 - 12. #FZProp4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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S4B7 - FZ Prop 4 Growth North High Mar 29, 2022

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Growth. For more than 20 years it has been part of the Fort Zumwalt story. And it continues in the northwest corner of our boundary, bringing more students into North High, North Middle and their elementary feeder schools. Hear from Principal Joe Sutton and incoming Principal Buddy Entwistle about how growth is affecting students at North High and what the school needs to accommodate its increasing population. #FZProp4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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S4B5 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Maintenance Mar 29, 2022

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Regular maintenance is key in keeping our facilities safe for students and staff. Did you know investing in our infrastructure is also key to keeping a healthy bottom line? Learn more in this quick cast with our Director of Buildings, Construction, Renovations and Building Systems. FZ Prop 4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

Check the video on our quick casts at FORTiTUDEonair on YouTube.

S4B4 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Athletics Mar 29, 2022

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Meet two of our high school Activities Coordinators in today’s FZ Prop 4 quick cast. Ryan Rapp (FZS) and Neil Nowack (FZW) discuss the role our athletic facilities play in our schools and in the community each day. They also discuss what a pool would mean for our athletes, our students and the community. FZ Prop 4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

S4B2 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Technology Mar 28, 2022

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This week we’re bringing you FORTiTUDE quick casts on FZ Prop 4, a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Today, hear Executive Director of Technology JB Mette about Safety and the projects involved in securing the district’s technology network and providing updated tools for classrooms. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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S4B1- FZ Prop 4 Health HVAC Mar 28, 2022

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FZ Prop 4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. In this FORTiTUDE quick cast, hear about Health from our Director of Buildings, Construction, Renovations and Building Systems. Learn about the state of the HVAC in our schools, including the work the district has done to improve air quality, and the work that lies ahead.

Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

Check the video on our quick casts at FORTiTUDEonair on YouTube.

S4B1- FZ Prop 4 Health HVAC Mar 28, 2022

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Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

Check the video on our quick casts at FORTiTUDEonair on YouTube.

S4 E21 #FZSupt talks Election Day, Student & Staff Celebrations Mar 27, 2022

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In this #EdChat, #FZSupt reviews the most recent Board meeting, celebrates our Class of 2022 scholars, as well as staff who have trained with NASA, and provides an overview of Election Day. For his answers to FAQs on #FZProp4, be sure to check out Episode 19 here: https://bit.ly/FZProp4

For all you need to know about #FZProp4, head to go.FZSD.us/FZProp4.

S4 E20 - #21stCenturySkills PLTW Engineering Mar 13, 2022

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#EdChat Giving students success-ready skills. Building them for global competitiveness. It's what happens in #PLTW #STEM classrooms. Meet three FZ seniors and their teachers as they share their Project Lead The Way Engineering experiences and how those experiences have shaped their plans for the future. From modeling and collaboration through to a capstone project, this strand of Career Technical Education is exposing students to every angle of what’s possible as they move into life after high school.

s4 E19 - #FZSupt answers questions on #FZPro4 Feb 27, 2022

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Dr. Bernie DuBray answers frequently asked questions on #FZProp4, a no-tax-increase bond issue for maintenance, upgrades and additions across the school district.

:23 What is Proposition 4?

4:36 Is there money in FZ Prop 4 for fine arts?

5:57 Why is the district proposing a swimming pool?

7:48 Why are so many heating, ventilating and air conditioning projects on the list?

9:36 Why does the district want to construct storm shelters?

11:56 How does the bond issue work?

12:34 Will all of this work be done at once?

14:11 Can this money be used for salaries or other expenses?

go.FZSD.us/FZProp4