2024 School Construction Bond
The Facility Advisory Committee (FAC), made up of parents, community members, instructional and classified staff presented four objectives and three strategies:
Focus all designs on creating spaces that optimize instruction.
Continue to add to safety improvements at our schools and buildings.
Middle school would move to a
6th, 7th, and 8th grade model
across the district. This aligns with
educational standards, expands
academic options, and creates
stronger student connections over
the three years.
Considerations for combining grades 6, 7, and 8 for middle school:
- Learning standards shift between 5th and 6th grade
- Learning standards and curriculum are designed for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
- 6th graders have more access to activities
- Wider grade spans are more beneficial for course offerings
- Access to lab science in 6th grade
- Greater sense of belonging for students in a three year middle school
When would 6th graders move?
- The goal is to complete all middle school construction, including a 5th middle school, for the start of the 2028-29 school year
- This current school years 1st graders would be the first group of students to attend middle school as 6th graders
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Oak Heights Elementary
The design and plan for Oak Heights Elementary by Integrus Architecture has already been completed and paid for by the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP), a grant funded by OSPI.
A new Oak Heights is scheduled to be completed with the current 2021 Capital Levy, but if the 2024 School Construction Bond is approved the school would be able to be completed on an accelerated schedule and lower construction costs.
New Fifth Middle School
A concept for a new fifth middle school in the district. It would be located an the Former Alderwood Middle site. The concept has been provided by Hutteball + Oremus Architecture and paid for out Capital Project local funds, including the lease and sale of district properties.
Building a new fifth middle school would allow all district middle schools to accommodate 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Alderwood Middle, Brier Terrace Middle, College Place Middle, Meadowdale Middle and the new fifth middle school would open for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in fall 2028.
Bond Renewal and Upgrade projects
- Safety and Accessibility Improvements
- Site Upgrades, Fields, Field Turf, Tracks Replacements
- Boilers, HVAC Replacements and Upgrades *
- Upgrades to Roofs and Building Envelope, including windows and doors *
- Lighting Upgrades and Building Technology Lifecycle *
*These projects improve energy efficiency and reduce overall district resource use to meet the Washington State Energy Code and the Clean Buildings Act
College Place Campus
A concept for a new College Place Campus includes both College Place Elementary School and College Place Middle School. The concept has been provided by Mahlum Architects and paid for out Capital Project local funds, including the lease and sale of district properties.
The bottom left of the concept is the corner of 76th Ave West and 208th Street. It is the area of the current College Place Middle building.
Westgate Elementary
The image above shows a possible configuration of a new Westgate Elementary building on the current school site. The configuration is based off the new Lynnwood Elementary School that opened fall 2018.
Estimated Costs of Bond Projects
| Project | Cost |
|---|---|
|
College Place Campus |
$214,000,000 |
|
Former Alderwood Middle School |
$170,000,000 |
|
Replace 2021 remaining levy: |
$90,000,000 |
|
Westgate |
$85,000,000 |
|
District-wide Renewal/Upgrades |
$35,000,000 |
|
Total: |
$594,000,000 |