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More renovation, remodeling, construction. Thanks to the new statewide one cent sales tax, funds will be available for the district to continue to upgrade our schools and other buildings. The new sales tax will go into effect when the Polk County tax expires in 2010. The Board of Education has begun a planning process to identify needs, estimate costs and establish a timeline for projects.
Some projects were postponed in the current 10 Year Facility Improvement Plan and the Board is committed to completing those projects prior to undertaking new renovations. Planning is already underway for the remodeling and renovation at Crossroads Park Elementary School. Significant work was done at Stilwell Junior High School in 2002, but Phase 2 of that project remains on the drawing board. Walnut Creek Alternative High School was also removed from the current plan and will receive attention early in the next phase of facility work.
In addition, the Board would like to replace the heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical, lighting and fire alarm systems in all buildings not included or funded in the 2000-2010 facility master plan. Building exteriors – roofs, exterior windows/entrances and exterior walls would also need attention. Space for all day kindergarten is another important consideration.
Five study groups have convened to examine space needs in special programs, science, technology, alternative high school and fine arts. These groups will report to the Board in April.
Two community forums were held in March for community members to learn about the planning process, hear some information on projected costs and provide input on the direction of building improvements throughout the school district.
A tentative timeline has been created for the Facilities Improvement Planning. >> View Timeline
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