The November 2024 community-wide survey provided critical insights into community priorities and the results directly informed the referendum’s focus and proposed improvements.
The community survey conducted by School Perceptions showed a weighted majority (51.8%) support pursuing a $48 million referendum to fund the recommended plan.
PLANNING BACKGROUND
RECOMMENDED PLAN -
The Board partnered with an architectural firm to identify the most significant needs at the middle and high schools:
Replace major building systems (middle and high schools)
- Replace failing parts of the HVAC systems and add air conditioning
- Replace leaking plumbing systems
- Replace roof sections as needed
- Replace failing windows and doors
- Update lighting for energy efficiency
Improve safety and security (middle and high schools)
- Replace locks and security cameras
- Renovate areas (restrooms, locker rooms, science labs) to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
- Replace emergency response public address systems
- Renovate the middle school entrance to better monitor and control visitor access
- Update middle school playground equipment
Renovate middle and high schools
A. Update outdated technical education classrooms and labs
B. Renovate music classrooms
C. Renovate the high school auditorium (which is more than 50 years old) and
middle school stage
D. Renovate locker rooms to meet ADA requirements
E. Update science labs to allow for more hands-on learning
F. Renovate existing space to create flexible areas for student group work
The project will also update worn interior finishes, furniture, flooring, casework and inefficient lighting in classrooms throughout the middle and high schools.
POSSIBLE RENOVATION FLOOR PLANS
FUNDING SUPPORT
The District’s share of local property taxes is calculated using a mill rate. This rate has dropped by 24% over the past four years.