The levy would fund updates to Smith and Harman elementary schools in addition to “targeted” projects at Oakwood High School/Junior High School and Lange School.
The high school/junior high building was the focus of the first phase of the district’s master facilities plan, which has been completed. The proposed bond issue would fund the second phase, with 85% going toward Harman and Smith elementary schools.
Harman Elementary School was built in 1908 and Smith Elementary School was built in 1929, district records show.
“Our community made a strong statement that they want to keep their iconic facilities and buildings at the same time,” Gupta said previously. “And so as we take a look out into the next five to seven years, we have to start looking at … things that we know that might (need to be) replaced, and make sure that we’re being cognizant of that as we put together and plan for that.”
Work at Harman and Smith would include mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects along with targeted Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades. At the high school/junior high, work would include upgrades to HVAC systems, ceiling lights and the roof. Lange School is in need of new HVAC systems, Eaton said.
“One of the main goals is to address all the pertinent needs that do not fit within permanent improvement funding,” he said.
The primary and special election is May 6.
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