The voters of District 62 spoke on April 30th, 2022, and their voice was heard. The bond issues passed by 64%. Now that the bond has passed, the work for better facilities, improved safety, and more opportunities can continue stronger in District 62.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
As promised by the Rapides Parish School Board, the goal is to now be 100% transparent with the progression of District 62 projects. Below you will find a chronological order of events and specifics for each project within the District 62 Bond.
District 62 Bond Projects Timeline
District 62 Update on Projects
ASH FEEDER SYSTEM:
SCHOOL: PROJECT: BUDGET: STATUS/COMPLETION:
ASH New Early College Addition $5,263,100.00 In Progress
ASH New Fieldhouse $4,386,000.00 In Progress
ASH Auditorium Renovations $1,250,000.00 In Progress
ASH School Renovations $2,193,000.00 In Progress
ASH Turf Field - Football, Baseball, Softball $2,193,000.00 In Progress
ASH Renovation of Girls' Locker Room $1,315,800.00 In Progress
BRAME Classroom Addition/Remove Temp. Buildings $2,851,000.00 In Progress
BRAME New Gym/Multi-Purpose Building $4,386,000.00 In Progress
CHEROKEE Classroom Addition/Remove Temp. Buildings/Renovate $3,947,400.00 In Progress
NACHMAN Classroom Addition/Remove Temp. Buildings/Renovate $3,947,400.00 In Progress
HORSESHOE Roof Replacement/Repairs, Playground Equipment,
Extend Canopies, Extend Parking Areas, Walking Trail,
Driveway for Buses, Door Replacements, Digital Sign,
Closed-In Walkway, Added Driveway, Added Awnings $1,561,400.00 (RPSB - $220,000) In Progress
ASH SUBTOTAL: $32,044,100.00
BOLTON FEEDER SYSTEM:
SCHOOL: PROJECT: BUDGET: STATUS/COMPLETION:
AMMS New Academic Building, Auditorium Work, Ext. Renovations $12,280,700.00 In Progress
BOLTON Roof Work, Auditorium Work, School Renovations $4,714,900.00 In Progress
BOLTON Bolton Conservatory $877,200.00 In Progress
BOLTON Refurbish Track $877,200.00 In Progress
HUDDLE Additional Wing for Students $2,193,000.00 In Progress
HUDDLE Misc. Renovations $1,315,800.00 In Progress
L.S. RUGG Additional Wing for Students $2,631,600.00 In Progress
L.S. RUGG New Elevator $109,650.00 In Progress
L.S. RUGG Misc. Renovations $1,315,800.00 In Progress
BOLTON SUBTOTAL: $26,315,850.00
PEABODY FEEDER SYSTEM:
SCHOOL: PROJECT: BUDGET: STATUS/COMPLETION:
ACADIAN Covered Walkway and Canopy for Bus Drop-Off,
Fencing, Gates, Resurface Driveweay,
Evaluate Parking, Enclose Interior Vestibule $2,039,500.00 (RPSB - $175,000) In Progress
ALMA REDWINE Decorative No-Climb Fence, Gates, Plumbing,
Cafeteria Renovations, Gym/Auditorium Roof,
Gym/Auditorium Painting, Stage Repairs $2,000,000 (RPSB - $220,000) In Progress
ARTHUR SMITH Building for 500 Students to Replace School $13,157,900 In Progress
MARTIN PARK Student Restrooms, Playground Equipment,
Flag Pole, Parking Lot Lighting,
Correct Issues with Access Control on Doors $2,017,550.00 (RPSB - $200,000) In Progress
PEABODY HS Renovations to Girls' Gym, Bathrooms, and Gym floor $438,600.00 In Progress
PEABODY HS Increase Track From 5 to 8 Lanes - Replace Completely $877,200.00 In Progress
PEABODY HS Misc. Renovations $4,166,650.00 In Progress
PEABODY HS Turf Football Field $1,096,500.00 In Progress
PEABODY SUBTOTAL: $25,793,900.00
TOTAL OF 3 FEEDER SYSTEMS: $84,153,850.00