Bond Package 2007

Project Descriptions

Student Instruction – Facility improvements to support teaching and learning

• Construction or renovation to add 16 high school science labs to support implementation of 4x4 mandate
• Facilities and equipment for development of career academies at each high school
• Construction or renovation to add four new Career and Technology Education labs at PHS
• Construction of new band hall, practice rooms, and storage at PHS
• Renovation to CHS band hall and conversion of existing PHS band space to dance studio and Fine Arts Center dressing rooms
  

$18,320,000

 

Safety and Security – Renovations to support a safe learning environment

• Install updated security systems at all schools
• Purchase standardized mobile communication systems for all schools
  Contingency and Bond Issuance Costs
• Contingency funds to address unanticipated changes in the construction market or unforeseen project costs
• Bond issuance costs related to the sale of bonds (legal and financial advisor)
  

$3,408,000

 

New Schools – New buildings to address our district’s growing student population

• Two elementary schools with planned student capacity of 900 each
• One middle school with planned student capacity of 1,500

$63,600,000

New Schools – Planning for our district’s next high school

• Architectural design fee
• Engineering fee for evaluation of site

$4,000,000

 

Student Instruction – Technology improvements to support teaching and learning

• Install ceiling mounted projectors in all middle school and elementary school classrooms
• Develop model technology classroom program
• Upgrade district wide video distribution capabilities
• Continue district wide replacement of computers on four-year replacement cycle

$7,500,000

 

Technology Infrastructure – Providing technology support to our growing district

• Construct (as part of new or renovated school) second network operating center to provide expanded support and redundancy of district networks
• Upgrade and expand district network, server, and storage capacity
• Install wireless networks in common areas at all schools
• Implement voice-over IP technologies at new schools and administration facilities
  

$5,600,000

 

Future School Sites – Securing land to support our district’s growth

• Purchase and evaluate land suitable for the construction of future schools

$8,500,000

 

Building Renovations – Caring for our existing facilities

• Replace and upgrade HVAC systems district wide to optimize energy efficiency and sustain high standards of air quality
• Resurface and restripe parking lots at CHS and PHS
• Replace and upgrade tennis court lights at CHS and PHS
• Construct restroom facilities to serve softball, baseball, and tennis courts at CHS
• Renovate building annex at PES
• Replace exterior doors at PMS
• Replace exterior doors at WVMS
  

$9,889,000

 

Contingency & Bond Issuance Costs

• Contingency funds to address unanticipated changes in the construction market or unforeseen project costs
• Bond issuance costs related to the sale of bonds (legal and financial advisor)

$4,183,000

Grand Total

$125,000,000