2008 Bond Issue Project Description

This facilities plan was created with active input of a citizen-led Facilities Committee using information collected through a comprehensive patron survey taken earlier this year.  The plan:

*addresses the most pressing facility, safety, and technology needs

*makes good financial sense

*provides the opportunity to take a stand for quality in our schools and community

Elementary School Strategy: reduction from six to four technologically up-to-date and equivalent elementary schools in the four quadrants of the district

-upgrades and expansions at Anthony and David Brewer Elementary Schools comparable to Lawson Elementary School

-a new elementary school at 20th and Vilas on District owned property

-Lawson will remain a functioning elementary school

High School Strategy: Significant, positive changes for students, staff, and visitors of Leavenworth High School to make the school more functional

-air conditioning, central heating, and windows will make the building more energy-efficient

-updates to security system, wiring, and public address system will make the school safer

-expanded classroom and teacher facilities, including new technology, science labs, and performing arts space

-a new activities complex located on the LHS campus that will include ample, safe, convenient parking, modern restrooms, concessions, and locker facilities; this complex will support all activities from football, track, and soccer, to band and JROTC and will allow Leavenworth to host regional and statewide competitions that our current site cannot support

The Cost Breakdown:

-High School Renovation with Additions/Activities Complex - $25,000,000

-Anthony Elementary Renovation with Addition - $9,000,000

-David Brewer Elementary Renovation with Addition - $9,000,000

-New Elementary School at 20th and Vilas - $13,000,000

-Furnishings/Technology/Security - $1,800,000

Total project cost - $57,800,000