Take a Tour and Discuss the Bond!

Want to see Elmira Elementary School up close and see why the district put a bond measure (Measure 20-220) on the ballot? Come tour our school on Wednesday May 7, 2014, from 6-7:00. A representative from DLR, the architectural design group will be here as well as PTA members and the school’s principal, Jackie Turle. Interestingly, this design group, DLR, believes a 21^st century school fully integrates curriculum with technology. The outcome is passionate, self-learners who use problem-solving skills to transform schools into a collaborative working environment.    This group is working with the district’s Facilities Planning Committee to develop our long range facility’s plan. Please join us for an informative evening.

Fern Ridge School District Bond Measure 20-220

The Fern Ridge School District is seeking a $26.67 million facilities bond in the May 20, 2014 primary election to replace Elmira Elementary School, renovate other school facilities, and improve technology and safety throughout the District.  If approved by voters, Measure 20-220 would replace the 1997 levy that is expiring soon, and is projected to result in no increase to the school bond tax rate that property owners currently pay.

Measure 20-220 is based on recommendations from the District’s community-led Long Range Facilities Planning Committee.  Major components of Measure 20-220 are:

•  Replace most of Elmira Elementary on same site, with construction steps that allow students to remain on site.

• Expand and renovate Veneta Elementary to allow supervision from front office, an enclosed library, additional classrooms, a cafeteria and kitchen, and to move bus traffic out of main parking lot.

•  Renovations at Fern Ridge Middle School to library, office, and associated spaces for safety, acoustics, and student learning.

•  Expand and renovate Elmira High School to include a second gymnasium and meet Title IX criteria.

•  Address student safety and security, including seismic work, at all sites.

•  Acquire technology to support classroom instruction and technology infrastructure.

•  Improve, repair, and develop facilities and sites to preserve remaining assets and systems and plan for growth.