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About The Bond

Residents of USD 367 voted to approve a $20.05 million, no mill increase bond proposal. Last year, we undertook an in-depth evaluation of our buildings. Through that process, we determined what was beyond repair and needed replaced, what systems still had plenty of life left in them, and what safety & security gaps needed to be addressed in our schools.

The approved bond focuses on the basics so we can continue to take care of the buildings we have, provide our kids with a quality education, and ensure the safety of our students and school buildings.

• Makes safety & security improvements

• Upgrades educational spaces like outdated science labs and classrooms

• Repairs & replaces aging mechanical systems like our boiler heating & roofing

• Replaces the track so we can return to using it for meets

• Will not increase the bond & interest mills on our property taxes

- Link to bond overview handout -

Frequently Asked Questions

OHS

Improvements Include:

  • Remodeling of science labs

  • Renovation of restrooms, including ADA accessibility

  • Auditorium updates

  • Replace single pane windows with insulated windows

  • Replace interior doors/locks so they can be locked from the inside in the event of a lockdown situation

  • Replace outdated chillers with modern chillers that will be more efficient and reliable

  • Replace 57 year old steam boiler with modern unit that will be more efficient and reliable

  • Replace chilled water and hot water pumps that are beyond expected life

  • Replace existing leaking hydronic piping (supply lines to boiler and chillers)

  • Replace air handling units that supply heating and cooling to all classrooms and are beyond expected life

  • Replace gymnasium condensing units (HVAC component) that are beyond expected life

  • Upgrade outdated main electrical and sub panels to meet modern electrical demand

  • Replace light fixtures throughout the building

  • Replace roofing

  • Replace failing sewer main

  • Replace ceilings throughout school

  • Replace track & fencing and address drainage issues - currently the district is unable to

    use for track meets due to condition and safety concerns

OMS

Improvements Include:

  • Boiler replacement

  • Replace 43-year-old VAV boxes (aging HVAC equipment that is beyond it’s expected

    life)

  • Removal and replacement of roofing

  • Replace interior locks so they can be locked from the inside in the event of a lockdown situation

Trojan Elementary

Improvements Include:

  • Boiler replacement

  • Roofing upgrades & replacements

  • Safety & security upgrades, including secure entrance & access control

  • Playground & equipment upgrades

Swenson

Improvements Include:

  • Safety & security upgrades, including secure entrance & access control

  • Playground & equipment upgrades

District Wide

Improvements Include:

  • IT upgrades

  • District wide concrete work

  • HVAC controls upgrades for improved energy efficiency and monitoring

  • Concrete replacement