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2024 Bond Project & Timeline
Bond Status: PASSED (61.94%)
Estimated Completion: End of Summer 2027
Expected Project Planning
Construction will be completed in two distinct phases, although construction will be continuous once started.
Phase One (Kitchen Phase):
During this phase, work on the exterior of the Kitchen & east side of the existing gymnasium will begin. When the school year concludes in June 2026 work will move inside the building, primarily in the kitchen & east gym hallway.
General Continued Construction:
During the summer of 2026 and throughout the 26-27 school year, the new gymnasium and its associated parts will be the focus of construction.
Phase Two (Remodel Phase):
The second and final phase of the construction project will occur during the summer of 2027 and will be focusing on remodeling the existing gymnasium and other portions of the project that could not be completed easily during the school year due to ongoing student learning.
Project Scope: A New gymnasium addition, upgrade security to include entry point access controls, kitchen expansion, expanding parking, and additional playground area & equipment. Click to see Pamphlet Mailer
Purpose: Our previous bond for the original construction of our school expired in January and with the passage of this bond in November 2024, the tax rate will be nearly the same or less than what has been in place since 2009. This bond will allow the district to construct an additional gymnasium with restrooms, concessions and other support areas, and make infrastructure, health and safety improvements. Additionally, the district will be upgrading and/or improving the existing gymnasium, expand and upgrade parking areas, and acquire and install needed playground equipment & create a new hard top area for play. The School Board determined that these projects were necessary to improve the athletic facilities, outdated infrastructure and safety systems.
Cost Information:
No more than $11,894,500 for the total project
Taxes will be collected over a period of no more than 20 years
Tax rate will be $1.00 per $1000 of assessed value
Example cost for a $235,000 home/property would be $19.58 per month
Additional Information:
Bond Resolution approved - 6/18/2024
Appointment of For/Against Committee members - (6/18/2024)
Original Bond Planning Presentation for Community - 10/27/2021
Design Advisory Committee
Lisa Gredvig - Superintendent
Tony Silver - Director of Operations
Patrick Vincent - School Principal
Melissa Butler - P.E. Instructor/Athletic Director/ASB & Leadership advisor
Katie Pottenger - P.E. & Health Instructor
Misty Reddick - Head Cook
Marisela Solis - Community Member & UGS Parent
Brent Harding & Kelly Hendrickson of NAC Architecture