Meeting Growing Meeting Growing NeedsNeeds

GROWING ENROLLMENTS GROWING ENROLLMENTS PRESENTPRESENTBIG CHALLENGESBIG CHALLENGES

Puyallup is the ninth largest district in Washington

21,500 students and growing

2004 SCHOOL BOND 2004 SCHOOL BOND PROJECTSPROJECTS

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

2004 SCHOOL BOND 2004 SCHOOL BOND PROJECTSPROJECTS

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

2009 SCHOOL BOND 2009 SCHOOL BOND AND CAPITAL LEVYAND CAPITAL LEVY

Schools are continuing to grow and change

Enrollments are outpacing classroom capacity

Aging schools are in need of replacement

Outdated technology must be upgraded

2009 SCHOOL BOND2009 SCHOOL BONDPROJECTSPROJECTSEight Projects TotalTimeline: Five YearsConstruction projects include:

- One new elementary school- Three rebuilt elementary schools- Major additions at three high schools- Upgrades to seven elementary lunch areas

Six Projects Total Timeline: Six Years

2009 CAPITAL LEVY2009 CAPITAL LEVYPROJECTSPROJECTS

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

2009 SCHOOL BOND 2009 SCHOOL BOND CAPITAL PROJECTSCAPITAL PROJECTS

NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL750-student elementary school near 144th

Street East and 80th Avenue EastEases overcrowding at neighboring schoolsReady for 2012-2013 school year

REPLACE FIRGROVE REPLACE FIRGROVE ELEMENTARYELEMENTARY

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

Outdated school needs improved student learning upgrades

Ready for 2012-13 school year

REPLACE SPINNING REPLACE SPINNING ELEMENTARYELEMENTARY

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

Old building needs technology improvements

Ready for 2013-2014 school year

REPLACE WALLER ROAD REPLACE WALLER ROAD ELEMENTARYELEMENTARY

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

Outdated school needs modern classroom improvements

Ready for 2013-2014 school year

EMERALD RIDGE HIGH EMERALD RIDGE HIGH CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS400-student classroom addition Major remodel of the commons,

library and science areasReady for 2011-12 school year

PUYALLUP HIGH PHASE TWOPUYALLUP HIGH PHASE TWO200-student classroom additionIncludes general classrooms, arts,

and science lab spaceReady for 2011-12 school year

ROGERS HIGH EXPANSIONROGERS HIGH EXPANSIONPractice gymnasium and performing

arts equipment storageReady for 2012-13 school year

UPGRADE LUNCH SERVICE UPGRADE LUNCH SERVICE AREASAREASCreate 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

2009 CAPITAL LEVY 2009 CAPITAL LEVY PROJECTSPROJECTS

REPLACE AGING COMPUTERSREPLACE AGING COMPUTERSReplace outdated

computers for students and staff

Increase capacity to meet advanced technology requirements

DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER BANDWIDTH UPGRADEBANDWIDTH UPGRADE

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

Meet ever-increasing technology demands

DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER DISTRICTWIDE COMPUTER BANDWIDTH UPGRADEBANDWIDTH UPGRADE

Create districtwide connected library system

Improve efficiency and reduce costs

SCHOOL BUS RIDER CHECK-IN SCHOOL BUS RIDER CHECK-IN AND GPS ROUTING SYSTEMAND GPS ROUTING SYSTEMCreate student check-in system to improve

safety and securityInstall Global Positioning System (GPS)

devices on all busesUse route analysis

software to improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs

LIFECYCLE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND LIFECYCLE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTSSEISMIC IMPROVEMENTSUpgrade 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

WHAT IS THE COST?WHAT IS THE COST?$2.45 per $1,000 of

assessed valuationIncrease of 58 cents

over the 2008 tax rate

OVERSIGHT & PARTNERSHIPOVERSIGHT & PARTNERSHIP

Bond Oversight Committee helps District assure funds are spent wisely

District and community are partners in meeting growing needs

BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

CONTINUED CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIPLook ahead to

future needsCommunity

continues to grow

YOUR INVOLVEMENTYOUR INVOLVEMENTIS CRITICALIS CRITICALStay informed about

capital projects and future needs

Join in celebrations as new facilities are completed

Work with us to meet future challenges together

SCHOOL BOND AND CAPITAL SCHOOL BOND AND CAPITAL LEVY ELECTIONLEVY ELECTION

March 10, 2009Register to vote

Visit online at: www.puyallup.k12.wa.us

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