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In 2024, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Board approved a major facility improvement project at the elementary school, funded entirely by SAVE (Secure an Advanced Vision for Education) dollars.
SAVE is a statewide 1-cent sales tax dedicated to school infrastructure projects and does not impact local property taxes.
Project Scope Includes
Project Scope Includes
A secure entrance to improve student safety
HVAC system upgrades to improve air quality and comfort
Electrical infrastructure updates
ADA-compliant restrooms
Additional classrooms and spaces for special education and student support
New ceilings, flooring, and cabinets to existing classrooms
As of August 2025, this project remains in the planning stages, with design development and construction timelines to be shared as they are finalized.
Project Updates
Project Updates
Complete:
Schematic designs
Choice of interior design finishes: flooring, countertops, cabinetry
IT decisions – what are the locations of the smart boards, projectors etc.
Security camera locations
September 2025:
Construction drawings submitted to the State of Iowa for plan review
Bid process begins
October 2025:
Groundbreaking Event Postponed Due to Weather: New date to be provided soon!
Contractor hired
Estimated external construction begins
The state approved construction drawings
The overall project continues to be on schedule
Bidding has begun
December 2025:
Contractor is scheduled to begin
May 2026:
Internal construction begins
August 2026:
Estimated completion
Note: All construction timelines and completion dates provided are estimates and subject to change. Project schedules may be adjusted due to weather conditions, labor or material availability, permitting, or other unforeseen circumstances. The district will provide updates as the project progresses.
Questions
Questions
How can we be sure the dollars would be spent as promised?
How can we be sure the dollars would be spent as promised?
Separate line-item accounting records must be kept for all bond related expenses to ensure the funds are being used legally and appropriately. The School District’s finances are audited annually including use of SAVE funds. The independent auditor then turns over the audit information to the state of Iowa. SAVE project expenses would be a part of the annual audit until all funds are spent.
Who chooses the contractors? Would local contractors be used?
Who chooses the contractors? Would local contractors be used?
The school board will choose the project contractors, not SitelogIQ. State law requires that contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
How can excess bond funds be used?
Iowa law restricts spending to infrastructure and tax relief and mandates annual reporting, board oversight, and audits.
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