Mead Public Schools Bond Vote
The Mead Public Schools Board of Education has called a bond election for up to $18,990,000 to fund a new elementary school, site and infrastructure improvements, updates to existing district buildings, and the furniture and equipment needed for these facilities.
What’s Included?
The bond would fund a new elementary building that will be connected to the Jr./Sr. High School, creating a single PK-12 campus. The new elementary building includes a dedicated and secure entrance, modern classrooms and library, a multipurpose space, storm shelter, and daycare to help meet an identified need for the community.
Why is This Project Important?
At more than 100 years old, the current elementary is due for significant renovations to bring it up to modern standards.
The building is heated by a steam boiler from the 1960’s and the steam piping is assumed to be original. Classroom air conditioning is provided by residential window units that are inefficient and noisy. The building is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, with a number of deficiencies for students, staff, and visitors who have mobility issues. A single campus eliminates the safety and weather concerns associated with K-6 students walking to and from the Jr./Sr. High School for breakfast or lunch.
This deteriorated concrete pillar supports a critical structural crossbeam. Damage caused by repeated stormwater flooding required repairs based on a structural engineer’s recommendations. Without long-term solutions, required repairs like this will continue to be necessary.
Residential window air conditioning units are used to cool classrooms. They are noisy and do not maintain a consistent room temperature. On hot days, the electrical load from these units strains the system so much that not all units can be run at the same time.
Community Meetings
Learn more about the upcoming project and what it means for our community.
We’ll cover:
- Project goals and scope
- Benefits to students, families,
and the broader community - Financial considerations
- Voting & ballot information
- Q&A with project partners
Elementary School
Wednesday,
January 14th at 7pm
Tours available after the meeting
Elementary School
Thursday,
January 22nd at 7pm
Tours available after the meeting
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Ballots Due
