About the Project

With important school building improvements related to safety, overcrowding and efficiency/maintenance, Gunnison Watershed School District plans to pursue bond funding on the November 2022 ballot. Upon approval, conceptual design turns into construction plans and projects would kick off in mid-2023.

Addressing Safety, Overcrowding, and Maintenance

 SAFETY: Our schools are safe, but new industry standards developed after our schools were built suggest we could make them safer. Every entrance needs safety improvements based on evolving industry school safety standards.   

OVERCROWDING: With a consistent growth rate within our schools, we need better long-term solutions. Crested Butte Community School (CBCS) is over capacity and uses six modular classrooms. CBCS building improvements will increase student capacity by 33%. There is also a need for a larger cafeteria and auditorium space at Gunnison Community School. Our vocational programming also needs to be expanded to meet the needs of our local economy.   

MAINTENANCE: We must take care of all of our school buildings and have comfortable learning environments while being mindful of energy consumption. Energy efficiency and temperature control at Gunnison Community School require large HVAC upgrades.

Project Overview

Gunnison Watershed School District spans nearly 3,000 square miles and includes the communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte. The district serves over 2,100 students and is ever-growing. In February 2019, Gunnison Watershed School District adopted a Facility Master Plan that was a collaborative effort between community stakeholders and RTA Architects. The Master Plan identified existing facility conditions, opportunities within educational programs, and past and future enrollment projections. In continuation of this work, Gunnison Watershed School District retained RTA Architects to provide the school district with site-based conceptual design solutions that meet the needs defined in the Master Plan and provide preliminary cost estimates.

Design Objectives

Improvement Project Interactive Maps 

The content of all documents was created in collaboration with the design team and a specially convened Design Advisory Groups (DAG). Four DAG groups were formed, one for each of the four District Facilities, and were comprised of members of the community, parents, and school district employees. The DAG groups met five times since January 2020. This group provided context, creative input, and critical feedback to formulate the design solutions tailored to the needs of each individual school. The DAG groups’ efforts were invaluable to the process of defining project priorities for sustainable growth within the school buildings.

Thank you to the following stakeholders for your time and commitment to the DAG Process;

Additional Links / Information

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Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

Crested Butte Community School 

Overview of Needs: Originally built in 1997 and receiving significant additions in 2010, the Crested Butte Community School was truly envisioned as a community school. Enrollment at CBCS has continued to grow and is now beginning to pressure the capacity of the existing facility. Past enrollment trends and anticipated future growth indicates a need for additional space to accommodate enrollment projections. The target capacity of 1,000 students has been established for the school expansion over the next ten years.

Safety: Separation of the elementary administration from the secondary school administration areas will improve building control as well as access. Administration areas will be located near separate entrances to facilitate control of entry into the elementary and secondary sides of the building to improve the visibility of the elementary drop-off and parking areas as well as the playground and outdoor spaces. 

Safety:  Limiting vehicular entry to one street intersection will provide a safer intersection on Red Lady and a much longer stack space for parents dropping off. This will also allow students and visitors walking to and from 8th street to have a controlled crosswalk at this single intersection, which is part of the Safe Route to School. The bus drop-off lane will be moved to be along Red Lady Avenue in a simple parallel bus parking configuration to keep buses off of the site and to improve student loading and unloading. Both the elementary and high school parking lots will be expanded and improved to better facilitate student drop off and parking. Playgrounds will be moved and updated to include new equipment and safety surfacing.

Maintenance:  The existing mechanical system controls will be updated to improve the overall energy efficiency of the building. Other needed work includes the replacement of worn floor coverings and other interior finishes.

Overcrowding/Safety: The addition of twelve classrooms and removal of modular classrooms not only improves safety, but also enables more functional learning spaces. Furthermore, modular classrooms are funded by the operating budget and preventing a need for future modulars in the next decade is critical.

Overcrowding: To address the need for more cafeteria capacity, a stage addition is proposed that will allow additional space in the cafeteria for added seating and a new folding panel partition to split the school levels during lunch. Two separate serving lines will be provided to help facilitate more efficient cafeteria use. This new stage area will include curtains, sound systems, acoustic treatments, and other features to improve the function of the space for band and drama performances. A new music room addition is planned to supplement the new stage space. This music room allows flexibility for the dedicated use of both the music room and stage at the same time.

Explore the plans and links below to see what relevant, exciting, and important improvements are proposed for Crested Butte Community School!

Facility Deficiencies

Download Deferred Maintenance Cost

Proposed Site Plan

Proposed Building Plans 

 Level 1 - Proposed Plan

Level 2 - Proposed Plan

Additional Links / Information

Homepage
School District Website
Adopted Master Plan
CDE Insight Facilities Assessments
GWSD Air Quality & Energy Report
Design Advisory Group (DAG) Presentations & Meeting Minutes

Home

Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

Lake Preschool & Kindergarten

Overview of Needs: Renovated in 2009, the Lake School functions very well and generally meets the needs of the students and community. The facility houses the Pre-school and Kindergarten programs and includes District Administration offices. The facility has the ability to accommodate enrollment projections into the future, however, there are safety, program, and maintenance improvements that have been identified as deficient. The following projects are planned:

Safety: Improvements to increase the visibility from the administration and reception area to better monitor visitors coming to the facility are included in the project. The entry vestibule will also be improved with a new transaction window, electronic locks, and door hardware consistent with other proposed vestibule improvements across the district.

Safety: To address the need for improved vehicular and pedestrian circulation, upgrades to the parking lot and student drop-off lane are proposed. These alterations provide safer dedicated pedestrian routes to the school entry, improve student drop-off lanes, and provide dedicated parking for walk-in preschool student check-in. The sidewalk along Boulevard Street is extended South to Arthur Avenue to increase the bus drop-off length and connect the school site to the surrounding community and the Safe Route to School.

Safety & Maintenance: Other exterior improvements are planned including upgrading the playground surfacing from wood chips to a poured rubber surface. Seasonal shade structures are needed at the playgrounds to meet code and provide improved spaces for outdoor activities.  

Explore the plans and links below to see what relevant, exciting, and important improvements are proposed for the Lake School!

Facility Deficiencies

 The following items have been identified as building and site deficiencies during the Master Plan process and will be addressed in the proposed improvements. Reference the Master Plan document for additional information;

Download Deferred Maintenance Cost

Proposed Site Plan

Proposed Building Plans 

 Level 1 - Proposed Plan

Additional Links / Information

Homepage
School District Website
Adopted Master Plan
CDE Insight Facilities Assessments
GWSD Air Quality & Energy Report
Design Advisory Group (DAG) Presentations & Meeting Minutes

Home

Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

Gunnison Community School

Overview of Needs: Originally built in 1996 and with upgrades completed in 2010, the Gunnison Community School continues to meet many of the first grade through eighth grade school needs. Enrollment at GCS indicates growth that the school can accommodate within existing classroom facilities into the near future, though adequate capacity to accommodate school lunches continues to be a need.  Changes in school health and security standards and increased space needs to support current educational practices have led to recommendations for improvements. 

Safety: At GCS, the proposed solution for increased security includes moving the Administration to the exterior corner of the building to improve visibility to outside spaces and control of a single-entry point to the building with an entry sequence that meets industry standards for school safety.

Maintenance: The library space will be renovated to meet the ever-changing needs for collaboration space within schools.  Included within the Library area is a new shared maker space to provide a resource for project-based learning and flexible furniture throughout.

Maintenance: The Achievement Center (severe needs special education program) is in need of access to daylight and views for students who spend the majority of their day inside an interior classroom.  Counseling, nursing, and other special service offices will be renovated into a cohesive student services area.

Overcrowding: To address the need for more cafeteria capacity, this area will be expanded in size by moving the administration and will include provisions to utilize the student gallery through the use of glass overhead doors. Serving lines will be expanded to allow adequate lunch service.

Maintenance: Exterior improvements include engineering, draining, and improved turf to two multi-sport athletic fields behind GCS to meet the needs of GCS and district-wide athletic programs. The existing playground equipment and surfaces will be replaced to improve the quality of outdoor play and improve drainage issues.

Maintenance: Addressing heating efficiency is a key priority. Energy audits found this facility to be using significantly more energy than other buildings in the district.  Improvements include the addition of continuous exterior insulation, replacement of original windows, and conversion of the mechanical system to a highly energy efficient system.   

Explore the plans and links below to see what relevant, exciting and important improvements are proposed for Gunnison Community School!

Facility Deficiencies

Download Deferred Maintenance Cost

Proposed Site Plan

Proposed Building Plans 

 Level 1 - Proposed Plan

Level 2 - Proposed Plan

Additional Links / Information

Homepage
School District Website
Adopted Master Plan
CDE Insight Facilities Assessments
GWSD Air Quality & Energy Report
Design Advisory Group (DAG) Presentations & Meeting Minutes

Home

Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

Gunnison High School & Pathways Building

Overview of Needs: With significant upgrades completed in 2010, the high school facility generally meets the needs of students and the community. Enrollment growth projections are expected to be supported by existing facilities into the near future. However, health and security standards, as well as growth in programmatic needs around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and vocational education would be addressed.

Safety: Improvements have been recommended at the main building entry to improve visibility with minor modifications to the existing entry vestibule to allow for better screening of visitors before they can gain access to the building.

Overcrowding/Programming Expansion: Through a continued effort to serve the community with relevant programs, the Pathways Center needs to expand. The proposed expansion would include a Culinary Arts program complete with space to host events and cater groups all through the school program. A new Healthcare Lab provides space for career education centered around the growing healthcare industry. And finally, an expanded facility provides a permanent home for the Outdoor Recreation program including classroom, storage and staging space that is both secure and accessible. These programs would expand existing district vocational programming in the construction sciences, cosmetology, and architecture.

Maintenance: School energy improvements such as improving the GHS kitchen building envelope, adding occupancy sensors to conserve electricity, replacing portions of flooring, and other necessary maintenance items are included in the project.

Explore the plans and links below to see what relevant, exciting and important improvements are proposed for Gunnison High School!

Facility Deficiencies

Download Deferred Maintenance Cost

Proposed Site Plan

High School Site Plan

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Pathways Site Plan

Proposed Building Plans 

 HIgh School Building Plan - Proposed

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Pathways Building Plan - Proposed

Additional Links / Information

Homepage
School District Website
Adopted Master Plan
CDE Insight Facilities Assessments
GWSD Air Quality & Energy Report
Design Advisory Group (DAG) Presentations & Meeting Minutes

Home

Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

Project Cost Summary

The cost associated with the improvement projects illustrated on the previous pages have been estimated using best data available from similar projects in the Colorado market. It should be understood that the proposed projects are designed to a conceptual level only at this time and therefore reasonable assumptions have been made for the purpose of assigning a cost opinion. These cost opinions form the basis for the recommended budget for each campus as shown below. Due to uncertainties in predicting future costs, the estimates carry contingency and a two-year escalation factor.

The budget summary below includes all costs associated with general construction as well as deffered maintenance, and indirect construction costs such as insurance and general contractor fees. In addition, the budgets include soft costs necessary to complete large improvement projects including, management fees, testing, design and engineering as well as fixtures, furnishings and necessary equipment costs. It is intended that that the budgets below represent total project costs that would not be exceeded in the course of executing the improvements.

Below is a summary of improvement project budgets for each campus as well as a total for all projects.

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Lake Preschool & Kindergarten  

Gunnison Community School

Gunnison High School & Pathways

Crested Butte Community School

Project Cost Summary

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Dear Ridgway Community,

I am excited to share information about our school district Facility Master Plan here on our digital open house. Please respond to the survey by 9pm on Sunday November 29th. Please visit the following 3 links in order: 1. Planning Process Overview, 2. Preferred Alternatives, and 3. Path Forward (w/ survey for input).

Since last January, our shared stakeholder Planning Advisory Team (PAT) has worked hard with RTA Architects, our master planning consultants, and our school board to develop a master plan to meet district facility needs for the next twenty years. While the current pandemic has placed constraints on the master planning process, the greater needs of our community’s children cannot be placed on hold. Therefore we reach out to you virtually this fall to move our master plan forward and help us make decisions for our school district’s future.

The Ridgway Elementary School was built in 1972 and remains almost completely unchanged since it was originally constructed. The district has been very conservative with respect to facility spending however, it is time to take action to renovate and build some modest additions to both improve the safety and security of the Ridgway Elementary School facility and redesign learning spaces to enhance 21st-century academic learning. Our elementary students and their teachers deserve a building of the same quality built for the secondary students in 2006.

An elementary facility renovation would fix leaking roofs, build a fire sprinkler system, replace faulty boilers, remove asbestos, update the building to current code, update electrical service and PA system to meet 21st-century safety needs, improve the HVAC system for better air quality, create a connecting hallway from the main building to the Preschool Building, update ADA accessibility, improve traffic flow for drop off and pick up, redesign administrative office for better-integrated supervision and replace single-pane windows and interior fixtures and finishes.

Young learners need to be able to move about and work both individually and as a member of a team to solve authentic problems, build and create. In order to do this, young people need enlarge learning spaces with shared collaborative learning areas. Likewise, our special needs students, our mental health counseling program, and our other support services need dedicated learning spaces. If there is one thing that COVID-19 has also taught us, a clear integration between outdoor learning spaces and the inside is also important. All of these improvements have been taken into consideration in the schematic plans presented on this website.

The Planning Advisory Team explored new construction as well as renovation. After many meetings and cost analysis, the PAT concluded that the schematic potential of E.2.2 would meet the needs of our elementary community for the next 20 years. The high costs and challenges of new construction did not seem a wise allocation of taxpayer money however we share those more expensive designs with you on this website to provide perspective.

Our current bonds that sunset in 2023, can provide $10-11 million for future district capital construction. We need our Ridgway community to approve to continue those bonds. The district plans to apply for a state-funded BEST grant, which would provide 44% of capital construction funding, and allow us to further leverage our tax dollars and also fund some smaller secondary school improvements without raising taxes. Our survey will ask participants to select elementary renovation design options and prioritize secondary school improvements.

Take our survey at the end of your visit and provide valuable community input. Supporting your local school district financially raises your property values and improves our quality of life as a community. Our children are Ridgway’s future. We must support their learning now. Thank you for your time and your feedback. Please pass the link to this website forward to your neighbors and friends within the Ridgway School District. The more community voices the better.

Thank you for your participation,

Susan Lacy, Ridgway School District Superintendent

Elementary School
Address: 1115 Clinton St, Ridgway, CO 81432
Construction Date: 1972
Size: 64,700 SF
Additions: 1995

The Ridgway Elementary School is located on the western side of the Town of Ridgway. It houses kindergarten to fifth grades. The southern portion of the building is a single-story pre-engineered metal structure built in 1972. The northern portion of the building is conventional commercial construction consisting of masonry and steel and was built in 1996. There is a separate single-story light wood framed building adjacent to the south containing preschool classes. This smaller building was built in 2001.  An adjacent district maintenance shop consisting of a pre-engineered metal building lies to the west of the elementary school building. 

The existing elementary school building has reached a critical point in its lifespan. Deferred maintenance needs have accumulated at an unsustainable rate and many of those needs have reached an urgent status. The roof is nearing failure, the existing HVAC system is a constant drain on finances and manpower, the doors and windows are poorly insulated, and the plumbing services cannot be relied upon for long term operation. This building contains significant amounts of asbestos primarily in flooring material.  

Secondary School
Address: 1200 Green St, Ridgway, CO 81432
Construction Date: 2005
Size: 61,800 SF
Additions: 2009

The Ridgway Secondary School sits on the north side of the Town of Ridgway. The building consists of both single and two-story areas including a gymnasium with a lower level to the west. The original building was constructed in 2005 and an addition to the western side occurred in 2010.

The existing secondary school building is much newer than the elementary school and, as such, the building has far fewer urgent maintenance needs. However, the secondary school does have several needs: upgraded athletic facilities, auditorium improvements to enhance the performing arts, as well as miscellaneous enhancements such as carpet replacement and roof replacement were identified as needs in the near future.

Purpose

In 2019 the Ridgway School District Board of Education retained RTA Inc. to complete a Facilities Master Plan to assist the district in defining current and future facility needs. The Facilities Master Plan is intended to provide the school district with a strategic plan for addressing facility needs for the next 5-20 years. Input from all school district stakeholders is critical to this process to assist the district make informed decisions to enhance the educational environments for Ridgway students.

Phases

Master Planning Meeting Timeline

01/30/20 - Master Plan Kickoff Public Meeting
02/13/20 - PAT Meeting
03/05/20 - PAT Meeting
04/13/20 - Elementary School Staff Work Session (Pre K to 2nd & SPED)
04/15/20 - Elementary School Staff Work Session (3rd to 5th)
04/22/20 - PAT Meeting
05/05/20 - Secondary School Staff Work Session
06/04/20 - PAT Meeting
06/24/20 - PAT Meeting
12/03/20 - Planning Advisory Team Meeting #6 – Meeting Record (PAT Recommendations)

Planning Advisory Team

Meeting with the Planning Advisory Team (PAT) is the first step in the master planning process. The PAT & RTA have met approximately once a month since January 2020 to ensure close coordination between the master planning efforts and the PAT stakeholders.

The PAT members are listed below.

Julie Ahern, Shane Ayer, Jason Bojar, Mike Cassidy, John Clark, John Countryman, Jonathan Discoe, Thomas Emison, Wendy Fenner, Trish Greenwood, Krista Javoronok, Tammy Johnson, Marcia Kinne, Willow Krois, Susan Lacy, Greg Lawler, Preston Neill, Brian Patton, Jonathan Silvester, Lydia Van Arsdell, and Nate Wick

The Master Planning process also included critical feedback and input from the teaching staff at both Ridgway Elementary and Ridgway Secondary Schools.

A survey conducted in November 2019 provided valuable information about how district stakeholders understand the current school facilities.  The master planning discussion and solutions reflect a desire to address key issues identified in this initial survey.

Elementary School Survey Highlights

• The desire to improve education spaces that will support 21st-century learning
• The desire to renew the building appearance
• The desire to improve the HVAC and electrical systems
• The survey identified spaces like the library/media center and the playgrounds are satisfactory as they currently exist

Secondary School Survey Highlights

• The Ridgway community would like to improve athletic and track facilities
• Improvements to the commons/cafeteria are needed
• A solar panel project to offset power usage is desired

The PAT & RTA explored wholistic building needs, but also have directed our efforts at these core objectives.

Click this link to review the 2019 survey results.

Together, the PAT and RTA considered many options and have arrived at preferred alternatives E1 & E2.2 to address issues at the elementary school and a potential project list to address issues identified at the secondary school. Shown on the Preferred Alternatives page, these two options for the elementary school and the list of improvements at the secondary school are still in development.  We are seeking the community's feedback in order to finalize the recommendations that the Planning Advisory Team will make to the Board of Education.

Ridgway Master Plan Report

Preferred Alternatives for Elementary School

Elementary School Objectives

• Improve education spaces to support 21st-century learning
• Improve the HVAC and electrical systems
• Renew the building finishes, exterior, and other building components
• Improve safety, security, and overall building function
• Strengthen the connection to, and improve outdoor spaces
• Add capacity to the building to support modest growth

Option E1 Scope Summary

Building specific improvements to the 1972 building portion include a roof replacement with an insulated metal panel roof system that will improve thermal performance, new interior finishes consisting of flooring, wall paint, new ceilings, new exterior windows and doors to improve the exterior envelope's energy performance, new exterior cladding to replace portions of the existing metal siding, new heating, and ventilation system that replaces the existing boiler and air distribution, and new electrical systems that are upgraded and expanded to accommodate the electrical needs in the building.  The entire elementary building will receive new fire alarm & low voltage systems, improving the safety of the students. Low voltage system replacement includes an intercom, door access control, security cameras, and both wireless and wired network connections.

Option E2.2 Scope Summary

While Option E1 leaves the bulk of the existing school configuration and layout as is, Option E2.2 includes everything in Option 1 as well as physical improvements to the learning spaces to improve educational function by reconfiguring spaces to create break-out and flexible learning spaces. These spaces will accommodate a diverse array of learning methods and teaching modalities that take full advantage of 21st-century learning strategies. Two classrooms are provided for each grade level increasing the building student capacity to handle future growth. Connections to outdoor spaces will be stronger to encourage outdoor opportunities. Option E2.2 provides a reconfigured office area bringing all office functions into a single suite and creating a controlled building entry that provides better visibility for office staff improving building security.

This option's site design separates bus traffic from personal vehicle traffic, dramatically improving student safety and drop off efficiency. Other exterior improvements include fencing around the outdoor play areas and renovation of the courtyard to create outdoor learning space adjacent to new classrooms and flex spaces.

As mentioned, Option E2.2 includes everything in Option E1 as well. Refer to the option above for building maintenance and systems improvements that are included in this concept.

Option E2.2 includes a possible option to build an addition to accommodate a third preschool classroom.  A separate cost estimate is provided for this in addition to the base estimate of E2.2

Preferred Alternative for Secondary School

Secondary School Objectives

• Improve Commons/Cafeteria/Auditorium as a performance space
• Provide solar panels to offset a portion of RSS energy use
• Address facility maintenance items
• Provide athletic track facilities

Scope Options for Secondary School

Building specific improvements include a roof replacement and a 50kVA photovoltaic array (solar panels) on the new roof membrane. Within the school, this option includes improvements to the commons/auditorium's acoustic and audio-visual systems. These improvements involve new acoustic wall & ceiling panels to improve the reverberation time and other auditory characteristics in the space. The audio-visual system will be replaced with new remote controlled LED performance lighting, a new projector, and a new sound system complete with a new control booth. The partitions around the auditorium will also be upgraded to acoustically insulate the performance space from adjacent rooms.  Replacement of the carpet in the classroom areas of the building is included.  

This secondary school option includes site development to create an 8 lane J shape track near the existing soccer field. While a full-size track is preferred, the district does not have a suitable location large enough for the construction of a full-size track (the site west of Secondary School is a protected federal wetland and the existing soccer field can not be modified due to GOCO funding stipulations).  This track will have squared corners in order to accommodate a variety of field events in addition to track practice. Though this track will not be able to host meets, it will provide district athletes with the needed ability to practice at their school.

Proposed Improvements:

•  Solar Panels on Gymnasium $328k
• Commons/Cafeteria/Auditorium Improvements $590k
• Roof Replacement $567k
• Carpet Replacement $500k
• J Shaped Running Track $764k

Sustainability

The district recognizes the importance of sustainability in the community and strives to reduce negative impacts on the environment through improvements to the built infrastructure. The recommended options above reflect the district's commitment to reducing energy demands and lowering operational costs at the same time. The replacement of outdated building systems can significantly improve building performance and reduce the use of fossil fuels. The return on investment of the exterior window and doors replacement, HVAC replacement, and plumbing replacement in the elementary school make the expenditures a responsible outlay that will increase the building's lifespan and reliability while also lowering the maintenance costs.

Adding a photovoltaic (Solar Panels) to the roof of the secondary school is a key step toward offsetting fossil fuel consumption. This asset will allow the district to implement a net metering strategy where the secondary school will rely less on the utility provider and subsequently lower the utility costs. The PV array can also be included in educational experiences to enrich student learning.

 Other options considered but not favored by the PAT

Survey

Board of Education

Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Grants

Bond Initiative

The PAT & RTA are not proposing any new bonds at this time, but rather obtaining feedback from the community to determine if a school bond is warranted and would be supported. In the event that the Board of Education moves forward on facility improvements, funding could be provided by continuing the current bond measure by election and possibly obtaining a BEST grant.  If Option E2.2 is desired and a BEST grant is not received, funding could be obtained by increasing the Bond Measure by the amounts indicated below. The following information will be updated in the master plan conclusion once the finalized preferred alternatives and cost estimates are known. Below is an estimate based on the information available today.

The school district may also consider a Mill Levy for the purpose of increasing teacher salaries.  Currently, RSD ranks near the bottom on teacher salaries when compared to all of the other area school districts. To retain good teachers and provide our teachers the means to afford local housing, we need to meet or exceed other area school districts' teacher compensations. 

Options with no increased taxes:

Current Bond Measure could be extended by the voters with no increase in taxes - (Current Bond Measure Expires in 2023)
This tax continuation would support up to $11M in expenditures.

This funding could support Option E1 or Option E2.2 if a BEST Grant (BEST would pay 44% of project costs) is received.  This funding could also support improvements at the Secondary School.

Options that may include a bond measure tax increase:

In the event that the community and the school district desires the more extensive E2.2 renovations to improve the learning environment at the elementary and a grant is not received, a larger bond measure could be considered.  The following increased taxes would support $15M in expenditures.  

Bond Measure Tax Increase to fund E2.2  (approx $15M)  - Expires in 2041
Households - per $100,000 appraised value =  $25 increase/year
Businesses - per $100,000 appraised value = $100 increase/year

 *Note that the tax calculations above are preliminary in nature and are affected by current interest rates, bond market conditions and also by measure 3B on the ballot.  Exact figures will be provided prior to any ballot measures moving forward.

Review the following interactive timeline to see a history of school district bond measures and improvement projects.  

Next Steps

With the information obtained through this process, the Planning Advisory Team will make recommendations for the Board of Education to consider. Decisions on a scope of work for each school need to be made by the spring of 2021 in order to place a bond measure on the ballot for November of 2021. If a BEST Grant is pursued, the application would be made in February of 2021 with results known by May of 2021.

Possible Timeline

• Notice of BEST Grant award - Summer 2021
• A potential bond measure on the ballot - November 2021
• Bond Sales, Planning and Design - January 2022 to August 2022
• Abatement of asbestos - Summer 2022
• Placement of temporary Classrooms - Summer 2022
• Construction Commences - Fall 2022
• Construction completion and occupancy - Fall 2023 

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