New Elementary Campus
The primary objective of the 2024 bond is to replace Newgulf Elementary with a new modern facility. The project provides for the construction of a new school on the same site while students remain in Newgulf. Design teams continue to meet with District Staff for feedback. The relationships of instructional and support spaces are being defined. Site layout, parking and drives are being considered. And the overall look of the new campus is taking shape. The Board of Trustees was provided with an update on the Schematic Design at their November 12 meeting. Below is a link to that update:
Other District Priorities
The primary objective for the bond is replacing Newgulf Elementary with a modern facility. However, as part of the comprehensive assessment of District facilities, Boling High School was also evaluated. While capital improvements were identified for the campus, it was determined that the facility still has some useable life. The District must also work within its debt limits. Accordingly, with the help of staff and community members, the Elementary Campus was prioritized for the first phase. Other recommendations included addressing challenges at Boling High School as funding is available. We will update the community as funding becomes available and options are considered.
