Board Eyes Bond Data

Aware that there are oéily 32 lays rcmaining until the Jan. bonding referendum, the Board of Education will embark updn a public information pro gram the week of Dec. 18. Trustee Joseph R. Julin chairman of the board's Com munity Relations Committee outlined a plan last night to better inform the Ann Arboi School District voters of the need for the $15.5 million bond issue, which would cover the cost of a four-year building program. The program would include the first stage of a third senior high school, plus a fifth junior high. Julin suggested a f o u rpronged public information program. First, during the week of Dec. 18 (final dates have not yet been set), three public meetings will be held at the Administrative Offices, 1220 Wells, to an-l swer the questions of all Parentreacher Organization representatives, Ann Arbor Teachers' ssociation representatives, in;erested civic groups and private citizens. A comprehensive overview of the needs of the school system will be presented at thosethree sessions, Julin said. Secondly, information concerning the building program will be mailed to as many citizens as possible. Thirdly, specifically-prepared packets of information will be distributed to all city officials. Fourthly, a pres conference 'or all local news media will be held the week of Jan. 1. Members of the administration and the Board of Education will be present to answer and clarify any last-minute ques;ions. This public information program, which the trustees consider vital if the $15,525,000 bond issue is to be approved, does not preclude individual appearances of any of the board members before citizens' groups which wish further explanations, Julin said. These appearances, on fact, are encouraged, he added. If the bond -issue is approved, it will mean a tax increase of about one mili leviet! on thé state equalized valuation, or a tax boost for Ann Arbor residents of slightly less than $2 per $1,000 of.assessed valuation.