Transcript Safety, Renovation and New Construction Bond

Yelm Community Schools
2015
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We are at a critical need for safety/security upgrades,
more classroom space, and building improvements.
◦ Student growth: 850 students since 2003 = two schools
◦ Projected growth: 900+ students by 2019-2020
◦ Safety, security and technology needs have changed
dramatically
◦ Low interest rates will make this investment more
affordable
◦ All major construction projects are eligible for state
assistance funds, stretching local dollars further
◦ Longer we wait the more costly and greater deterioration of
our older schools
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ALL schools will receive enhanced security
such as:
◦ Improved access control
◦ Automatic door locks
◦ Security cameras
◦ Perimeter fencing
◦ School-specific projects
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Rebuild and enlarge on current site
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Enhanced security features
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Systems improvement, HVAC, electrical,
traffic flow
Instructional improvements to classrooms
Enhanced parking and fields for school and
community use
Developed with plan for future expansion
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Rebuild and enlarge on current site
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Enhanced security features
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Improved systems (internal/external)
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Improved traffic circulation, parking
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Instructional improvements to classrooms
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Designed with future growth in mind
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Enhanced fields for school and community
use
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Modernize
◦ Enhanced Security
 Controlled access, classroom doors, fencing, etc.
◦ Internal Systems
 HVAC, electrical, technology, plumbing, flooring
◦ External Systems
 Traffic circulation, parking, safety
◦ Improved playfields for school and community use
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Build on YCS land next to Yelm High School
Alleviate overcrowding at all elementary
schools
Increase access to CTE, performing arts,
advanced classes, student leadership
programs
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Better coordination of graduation credits
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Improve successful transition to high school
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Improve traffic circulation and fields
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Six elementary schools become K-5
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Two middle schools become 6-8
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9th grade campus adjacent to YHS 10-12
◦ Advantages
 Gain space in all elementary schools
 Allows for better curriculum alignment
 Allows for band to be introduced at 5th grade
 Counselors able to focus smaller range of
developmental issues
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Projected Local Cost :
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State Assistance Funds:
$36 million
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Total Construction Funds (approx.):
$90 million
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Tax Increase
$0.92
$53.9 million
(approx.)
per $1000 assessed value starting in 2016
$184 per year ($15.33 per month) for a home valued at $200,000
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Cost savings
Already own the land, major projects eligible for state funds,
building plan utilizes current structures during construction
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New Yelm Middle School open Fall 2017
◦ 6th grade moved to middle schools
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New 9th Grade Campus open Fall 2017
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New Southworth Elementary open Fall 2018
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Modernized Prairie Elementary open Fall 2019
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Old YMS demolished August 2019