Building for the Future
As a result of the successful passage of Issue 16, a November 2023 Bond Issue, the district is moving forward with their high school and transportation center construction project.
Issue 16, aimed at constructing our long-awaited new high school and transportation/maintenance facility, has successfully passed! This achievement is a significant step forward in providing an enhanced educational experience for our students and furthering our commitment to their future.
The approval of Issue 16 means that we can now move forward with the construction of our new high school. This state-of-the-art facility will not only provide a safe and modern learning environment but also offer our students access to cutting-edge resources and technologies, allowing them to thrive academically and prepare for their future endeavors.
Construction Updates:
At the December 18, 2023 Board of Education Regular Meeting, ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) was approved as the firm for the project.
It will take several months, but the next step is securing a construction manager to oversee the project.
On February 20, we held a comprehensive Educational Visioning session. This event united staff and community members, local business owners, educational representatives, and students. Participants were organized into dynamic groups and given discussion topics and tasks to complete. Facilitated by the architecture firm, TDA, this event launched the information-gathering process setting the foundation for our collaborative journey towards an innovative educational vision.
TDA is currently meeting with individual departments at the high school to continue gathering information from the staff.
To bring our vision to life, we need input from the community. As plans are finalized, we will share information about sessions where you can learn more about the construction process and share your ideas.
What's included in the plan?
A new 300,000+ SF high school to replace the aging, and undersized building. It will be located on the same site as the existing high school.
An attached auditorium to support arts programming
A transportation center for bussing and maintenance
What's next?
Throughout 2024, designers will conduct engagements with district staff, students and the community to compile feedback on designs for the new high school. The district will use this website to host future updates on the project, along with upcoming engagement opportunities.