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District completed “phase 1” of a multi-phase project addressing major high school needs
The District considered, but ultimately rejected, a proposal to add six new elementary classrooms. Instead, the District took a more conservative approach by building four elementary classrooms. -
Board delayed “phase 2” of the project because of the poor economy
Phase 2 would have converted the high school gym into an auditorium and constructed a new gym. -
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The District established a community-based committee to study the needs and evaluate options
This committee has met 18 times and has reviewed the following:
• A Facilities Study Report completed by Bray Architects (including building conditions, educational adequacy and accessibility)
• An overview of school funding and the District’s financial status
• Curricular and instructional needs which impact classroom and facility design
• Enrollment history and projections -
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Considerable facility investments without going to referendum
• Fully renovate of the high school student services area
• Replaced high school roof sections
• Removed asbestos at the high school and elementary school
• Replaced the high school bleachers to address safety concerns
• Improved Elementary and High school parking lots and address site drainage -
The District received clear direction from a community-wide survey on several issues
District Survey 2013 • Do not pursue “phase 2,” which would have built a new auditorium and expanded the gym.
• Develop a plan to reduce elementary school overcrowding and replace the 1956 wing.
• Focus resources on graduating students who are career and college ready
• Update technology
• Consider a referendum on or before 2017