If the bond is passed, McFarland Middle School would be expanded, as well. The concept drawings on the district’s website show it north of the auxiliary gym, Fultz said, but that might not be the final location. The new gym’s location is still to be determined. That would accommodate the entire student body, something that’s not possible in the current gyms, Fultz said. The high school also would get a third gym, one big enough to accommodate up to 1,500 people.
In addition, district superintendent Pete Perez said the OHS student body is growing and the high school needs more space. The 600 wing was built about 40 years ago, Fultz said, and while it’s in good repair, it’s outdated. Three of the new classrooms would be built as science classrooms. The last remodeling project, about 10 years ago, included the option for demolishing sections of some buildings, but instead the buildings were remodeled, Fultz said.Įither way, 10 classrooms would be replaced at OHS and 11 more added. Fultz said district officials tentatively decided to demolish it, but it could be remodeled if that’s more cost-effective. The project at OHS would remodel or demolish the 600 wing. As a result, details are still to be determined. The 2007 bond will be paid off in 2028.ĭirector of maintenance and capital projects Gregg Fultz said Monday the projects haven’t been designed yet. That includes the district’s existing educational programs and operations levy and the 2007 construction bond. School district property owners now pay $3.17 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of property worth $200,000 could pay $228 per year in property taxes, and the owner of property worth $300,000 could pay $342 per year in property taxes. If the bond is approved, property owners would pay about $1.14 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The bond also would pay for a new food services warehouse. Classrooms would be added at MMS, and gyms would be added at Lutacaga, Hiawatha and Scootney Springs elementary schools. If the bond is approved, the money would be used to expand classroom space at OHS and add a third gym. 13 and 27 and the Othello High School cafeteria, 340 S. 2 the McFarland Middle School cafeteria, 790 S. Forums will be at the Wahitis Elementary School gym, 905 S. every Thursday night during January and the first week of February.
Forums are scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Because it’s a revenue measure, the bond must receive approval from 60% of the participating voters to pass.ĭistrict officials will sponsor a series of community forums to answer questions about the proposal. OTHELLO - Ballots will be mailed to Othello School District voters this month and will include a proposal for a $51 million capital projects bond.īallots should be mailed about Jan.
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