Student Investment 2025

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Planning for a future that works.

Moore Norman Technology Center’s mission is to prepare students for success, change lives and build better tomorrows. As stewards of this mission, we are eager to serve every qualified student who is interested in attending Moore Norman. As it is now, limited capacity in our classrooms forces us to turn away qualified applicants during every application cycle. This year alone 25% of qualified applicants were put on wait lists because we simply did not have space in our classrooms.

By 2030, it is projected that 42% of all Oklahoma jobs will require technical certification or an associate’s degree, a demand for our classes is only expected to increase. Therefore, we have set our sights on providing a seat for every qualified student by 2033. This ambitious goal reflects a bold commitment to our students, community and regional workforce.

To achieve this goal, we must address the capacity challenges that are a direct result of our growing success and the increased demand for skilled workers in our community.

The Student Investment Plan is designed to address these issues in three key areas:

Upgrades and maintenance of our traditional vocational education areas including construction, electrical, HVAC, architectural/mechanical drafting & design, and aviation maintenance technology.
Expansion and modernization for healthcare programs such as nursing, medical sonography, surgical technology, biomedical, and physical therapy.
Upgraded technology, equipment & construction for a multipurpose Business Workforce Development Training Center.

Moore Norman is seeking an investment of $90 million to complete projects in these areas.

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About the Bond

Ballot Language

Ballot Language

Shall Moore Norman Technology Center School District Number 17 of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness pursuant to Article X, Section 9B of the Oklahoma Constitution by issuing its bonds in the sum of Ninety Million Dollars ($90,000,000) and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such School District sufficient to pay the costs of issuance and interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, and improving real property and school buildings and purchasing school sites School District wide, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percent per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within ten (10) years from their date?

That the specific projects for which at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be expended and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: to construct, equip and/or perform improvements to Franklin Road Campus to include, but not be limited to: construct and equip classroom buildings, construct safe rooms and renovate and remodel existing buildings.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design Student working on computer

Business Workforce Development Center

Construction Trades building

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who do I contact for more information?

What is the purpose of this bond campaign?

As stewards of Moore Norman Technology Center’s mission to prepare students for success, change lives and build better tomorrows, the district’s leadership has made a bold commitment to eliminate wait lists and provide a seat for every qualified student by 2033. To achieve this goal, we must address the capacity challenges that are a direct result of our growing success and the increased demand for skilled workers in our community.

Why is this investment necessary?

Rising Student Demand

These results have created an increase in student demand, beyond our current capacity limits. Unfortunately, this last school year, we had to turn away 25% of qualified applicants.

Growing Employer Demand

The need for skilled workers is particularly high in industries like healthcare and construction trades, and it continues to increase.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission projects:

A 12.2% increase in demand for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) by 2030.

A 9.3% increase in the construction industry over the same period.

Industry Feedback Confirms the Need

Earlier this year, focus groups with industry leaders in trades and health care consistently highlighted widespread shortages of skilled workers. Health care workers and trades positions like carpentry, HVAC and electricians are in critical demand and only projected to increase.

What is the cost?

What will the funds be used for?

Projects funded through the bond initiative will allow Moore Norman to maximize existing space and expand program capacity, specifically in high-demand program areas like healthcare and technical trades. In addition, Moore Norman will add flexible learning spaces to offer more customized skills training including additional safe rooms to accommodate all students and staff.

Technical trades: Upgrades and maintenance of the traditional vocational education areas including construction, electrical, HVAC, architectural/mechanical drafting & design, and aviation maintenance technology.

Healthcare: Expansion and modernization for nursing, medical sonography, surgical technology, biomedical, and physical therapy.

Business Workforce Development Training Center: Technology, equipment and construction of a multipurpose Business Workforce Development Training Center.

How were the projects for the bond selected?

How will this benefit students?

These improvements will provide students with a better educational experience, increased opportunities and a more supportive learning environment, including:

Improved Access to High-Demand Programs: The bond initiative will allow Moore-Norman Technology Center to expand its capacity in high-demand fields like health and construction trades. This means more students will have the opportunity to acquire the skills and training needed to pursue these in-demand careers.

Upgraded Facilities and Infrastructure: The initiative will address aging infrastructure and facilities, providing students with a modern and safe learning environment.

Enhanced Safety and Security: Additional safe rooms will be built to ensure the safety of all students and staff, creating a more secure learning environment.

How will this benefit industry and workforce?

These improvements will enable us to better serve industry and workforce needs by increasing the number of skilled workers ready to fill high-demand jobs.

Customized Skills Training: Flexible learning spaces will be created to offer more customized training programs for businesses and industry that meet their specific workforce training needs.

Addressing Workforce Shortages: By serving more students and providing targeted training programs, the center can help address workforce shortages in specific industries. This will benefit businesses by ensuring they have access to the skilled workers they need.

Improved Economic Development: A well-trained workforce is essential for economic growth. By investing in workforce development, the bond initiative will contribute to the overall economic development of the region.

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Student Investment 2025

Planning for a future that works.

About the Bond

Ballot Language

Business Workforce Development Center

Construction Trades building

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who do I contact for more information?

Stephanie Royse

What is the purpose of this bond campaign?

Why is this investment necessary?

What is the cost?

What will the funds be used for?

How were the projects for the bond selected?

How will this benefit students?

How will this benefit industry and workforce?

Who is eligible to vote?

Where can I vote?

What percentage of voters must support a bond election for it to pass?

Can I still vote if I am out of town on election day?

What happened with the 2016 bond?

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