In November 2016, Union County residents approved $54 million in school bonds, which included funding for renovations and additions at six schools as well as the construction of a new transportation facility.

In 2017, the Board of Education voted to adjust the scope of these bond projects. This decision was made due to changes in cost from initial or early bid estimates and an updated school enrollment forecast completed by Dr. Jerome McKibben and Mr. Matthew Cropper.

Although individual bond project budgets have changed, the total bond budget remains at approximately $54 million, which is what was approved by the voters in 2016.

Please see below for an update on the bond construction projects.

Monroe High

Budget: $4,275,313

Six additional classrooms

New elevator

Improved circulation

Piedmont High

Budget: $1,597,653

Renovation of six existing science classrooms

Western Union Elementary

Budget: $517,759

New connecting corridor for buildings

New canopies

Architectural fencing

Porter Ridge Middle

Budget: $2,892,852

Three additional classrooms

Two additional resource rooms

New auxiliary gym

Porter Ridge High

Budget: $2,083,048

Additional dining space and circulation

Sun Valley High

Budget: $28,570,010

New stadium complex

4 new Career Readiness classrooms

HVAC and bathroom upgrades

New main entrance, dining and kitchen areas

New administration and guidance suites

Auditorium renovations

Large group multipurpose classroom

Performing arts classroom

Transportation Facility

Budget: $13,680,390

12 new service bays

Offices, training rooms, parts storage and support areas