WHY NOW? 2022 Bond Referendum

Since the 2021 referendum effort, the District has sought feedback in several community engagement meetings. The support was clear for replacing not only aging Park Elementary School but also reprogramming Hilltop Elementary School with a new PreK-5 to be located at the Middle School and High School site. It was also clear that this new school solution needed to be more affordable to our taxpayers, and other identified facility needs should be addressed separately.

BELOW are EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONCEPT IMAGES

Lack of Safety and Security

Old, inconsistent security system to allow the office to see who is at the door and then buzz them in. Once they get into the building, visitors are not forced to go into the office. Rather they can get right to the classrooms. Adding a stop in the office where staff is able to physically see a person, allows for more security.

Entry at Park Elementary School

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Park Classrooms

The 1930s building tiles are cracking and falling apart and potentially contain asbestos. These rooms will be used if the referendum fails.

Cracking floor tiles

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CTE (Career and Technical Education) Area

The large windows will be switched out with a garage door, and the area will be reconfigured to allow students to work on larger projects such as sheds, mini houses, etc.

CTE Area

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GYMNASIUM/ AUDITORIUM

The gym floor is at the end of its life cycle. It can no longer be sanded down because the boards are so thin. Pieces have been patched in all over the floor, causing unevenness and a safety hazard for our students, staff, and visitors.

Gymnasium

The auditorium is not able to be used due to the mold in the ceiling.

Auditorium

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ADA Compliance

The District's schools are not ADA compliant, so they would all need to be redone once we start building projects to meet the current code.

Gymnasium

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LACK OF NATURAL LIGHT

There is a lack of natural light and an inviting atmosphere.

Dark hallway

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Track

The base is cracking, causing the top track layer to crack and ripple, making it unsafe for runners. The District cannot use this track for larger post-season competitions due to its condition.

Track

Track is cracked

Track

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Tennis Courts

The tennis courts have large cracks making them unsafe for recreational and competitive tennis matches.

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sTRUCTURAL issues

Drainage and foundation issues at Park Elementary School.

Foundation issues

Drainage issues

Inefficient air conditioning units in all of the classrooms

Bird burrow in the exterior of the building

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Aging boiler and pipes

The aging boiler and air exchange systems have caused many issues at Park. Shown in the pictures are the boilers that are so old parts have to be specially ordered for them (which has taken a few weeks to receive). Pipes are covered in asbestos. Exposed pipes are rusting, which can lead to many issues.

In the 2019-20 school year one of the boilers went out. Diesel heaters were brought in resulting in two classrooms being closed down. This continued until space heaters were purchased and placed in each classroom.

In the 2019-20 school year one of the boilers went out. Diesel heaters were brought resulting in two classrooms being closed down. This continued until space heaters were purchased and placed in each classroom.

Aging boiler

Leaking Pipes

On Christmas morning 2020, faulty sprinklers were set off in the PreK-K hallway resulting in many repairs.

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