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❓ What more can you tell me about the projects included in the Bond Issue?
Prop S will provide funding for many district-wide projects. For the most part these renovations mirror the same type of renovations that all of the district’s homeowners have experienced.
For example, schools will receive upgrades to their heating and air conditioning systems with an emphasis on installing system controls that allow for the early warning of overly hot or cold classrooms and provide for the most efficient management of costly energy.
Security improvements will take the form of more and better cameras, some exterior and interior door replacements, better lighting, and some schools’ fire alarm systems will be replaced.
In addition, the plan calls for the resurfacing of most playground and parking lot surfaces. The plan also addresses the replacement of the telephone system. Repair parts are no longer available from the manufacturer, and improvements such as the ability for first responders to identify the caller’s location are not available.
Technology by its nature requires periodic upgrades. Prop S will upgrade the wireless network which is the technology backbone for all the schools in the district. Classrooms throughout the nation have gone from blackboards to smart boards. Prop S will allow the district to accomplish this transition.
Exterior landscaping improvements will occur at all schools to compliment the pride felt by our community. In some classrooms floors are worn out and other updates would provide safer surfaces and more welcoming presentation.
The elementary and early childhood schools will install playground equipment safety surfaces, and the high school band room will be renovated. At individual schools, repairs including painting, tuck-pointing, window replacement, restrooms, renovations, plumbing repairs, and handicap access will also be completed.