Capital Projects 200809 Revised

• 1. Meeting Growing Needs

2. GROWING ENROLLMENTS PRESENT BIG CHALLENGES

• Puyallup is the ninth largest district in Washington

• 21,500 students and growing

3. 2004 SCHOOL BONDPROJECTS

• Constructed Glacier View Junior High and rebuilt Aylen and Kalles junior high schools

• Built Carson and Edgerton elementary schools

• Provided for a classroom wing at Puyallup High School East Campus, Phase 1

4. 2004 SCHOOL BONDPROJECTS

• Relocated Information Technology Center/ added South Hill Transportation Satellite

• Provided computers for students and staff

• Remodeled portions of schools and classrooms

• Completed infrastructure and lifecycle projects

5. 2009 SCHOOL BONDAND CAPITAL LEVY

• Schools are continuingto grow and change

• Enrollments are outpacing classroom capacity

• Aging schools arein need of replacement

• Outdated technology must be upgraded

6. 2009 SCHOOL BOND PROJECTS

• Eight Projects Total

• Timeline: Five Years

• Construction projects include:

• • - One new elementary school

• • - Three rebuilt elementary schools

• • - Major additions at three high schools

• • - Upgrades to seven elementary lunch areas

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• Six Projects Total

• Timeline: Six Years

2009 CAPITAL LEVY PROJECTS

• Projects list:

• • - Increased computer bandwidth

• • - Student and staff computer replacements

• • - Bus rider check-in and GPS routing systems

• • - Seismic upgrades

• • - Accessibility improvements

• • - Building lifecycle improvements

8. 2009 SCHOOL BOND CAPITAL PROJECTS 9. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• 750-student elementary school near 144 thStreet East and 80 thAvenue East

• Eases overcrowding at neighboring schools

• Ready for 2012-2013 school year

10. REPLACE FIRGROVE ELEMENTARY

• 550-student replacement school built further from road to increase safety

• Outdated school needs improved student learning upgrades

• Ready for 2012-13 school year

11. REPLACE SPINNING ELEMENTARY

• 550-student replacement school built further from road to increase safety

• Old building needs technology improvements

• Ready for 2013-2014 school year

12. REPLACE WALLER ROAD ELEMENTARY

• 550-student replacement school built further from road to increase safety

• Outdated school needs modern classroom improvements

• Ready for 2013-2014 school year

13. EMERALD RIDGE HIGH CLASSROOMS

• 400-student classroom addition

• Major remodel of the commons, library and science areas

• Ready for 2011-12 school year

14. PUYALLUP HIGH PHASE TWO

• 200-student classroom addition

• Includes general classrooms, arts, and science lab space

• Ready for 2011-12 school year

15. ROGERS HIGH EXPANSION

• Practice gymnasium and performing arts equipment storage

• Ready for 2012-13 school year

16. UPGRADE LUNCH SERVICE AREAS

• Create dedicated food service space at Fruitland, Karshner, Mt. View, Northwood, Pope, Ridgecrest, and Sunrise elementary schools

• Eliminate need to serve meals in temporary spaces such as libraries and hallways

17. 2009 CAPITAL LEVY PROJECTS 18. REPLACE AGING COMPUTERS

• Replace outdated computers for students and staff

• Increase capacity to meet advanced technology requirements

19. DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER BANDWIDTH UPGRADE

• Significantly increase amount of computer data that can be shared at one time

• Meet ever-increasing technology demands

20. DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER BANDWIDTH UPGRADE

• Create districtwide connected library system

• Improve efficiency and reduce costs

21. SCHOOL BUS RIDER CHECK-IN AND GPS ROUTING SYSTEM

• Create student check-in system to improve safety and security

• Install Global Positioning System (GPS) devices on all buses

• Use route analysis software to improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs

22. LIFECYCLE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTS

• Upgrade roofs, heating and cooling systems, flooring, plumbing, and fields at several schools

• Improve wheelchair access to parking lots, buildings, and fields throughout the district

• Improve the ability of buildings to absorb the effects of earthquakes

23. WHAT IS THE COST?

• $2.45 per $1,000 of assessed valuation

• Increase of 58 cents over the 2008 tax rate

24. OVERSIGHT & PARTNERSHIP

• Bond Oversight Committee helps District assure funds are spent wisely

• District and community are partners in meeting growing needs

BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 25. CONTINUEDPARTNERSHIP

• Look ahead to future needs

• Community continues to grow

26. YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL

• Stay informed about capital projects andfuture needs

• Join in celebrationsas new facilitiesare completed

• Work with us to meet future challenges together

27. SCHOOL BOND AND CAPITAL LEVY ELECTION

• March 10, 2009

• Register to vote

28. Visit online at:www.puyallup.k12.wa.us For More Information Call (253) 841-8703