Bond Projects

The 2018 Capital Bond has added much needed capacity, easing overcrowding district wide, while also addressing equity issues. The bond provides for safety and security updates at all schools; Ruby Bridges Elementary school on Maltby Road; a new 30-classroom flexible use building on the Skyview Middle/Canyon Creek Elementary campus; and a Concert Hall at Inglemoor High School to support both instruction and production. Building systems upgrades, outdoor instructional areas and athletics spaces will also be included. More information related to 2018 Bond Projects can be found by clicking here.

Community passage of the February, 2014 bond has enabled the District to address critical capacity needs impacting our students and staff.  The bond has provided funding for grade reconfiguration to a K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 model, allowing more student access to specialized instructional resources.

North Creek High School - $130 million

• Constructed a new high school in the north end of the district to address significant enrollment growth
• Increased capacity allowed the district to move ninth graders to the high schools, enabling grade reconfiguration at both Middle School and High School buildings
• Opened Fall 2017

Woodinville High School Phase III - $17 million

• Completed modernization of the athletic wing
• The athletic wing remodel better utilizes the space by adding to the existing structure (gymnasium, weight room, locker rooms, training facilities and additional classrooms).
• The project also included updated flooring, bleachers and the sound system
• Completed modernization of the building housing technology, art, welding and Special Education programs
• Opened Fall 2016

Building Modernization Projects - $8.8 million

The Building Modernization Program (BMP) extends the useful life of existing facilities by updating and/or modernizing one or more building system components such as roofing, heating, and ventilation systems (HVAC), building environmental controls, flooring or other building elements. The BMP focuses on schools whose general structural condition is good and whose footprint meets current instructional program needs. Sites with multiple building components being replaced require broader planning to ensure resources are leveraged and staged in the most effective way.
 
In addition to extending the life of our facilities, the BMP also offers an opportunity to increase the energy effectiveness of the buildings in the District and reduce their carbon footprint.

Small Works and Code Related Projects - $7 million

Due to the dynamic nature of code requirements, changing student body and dynamic instructional needs, reserves for small projects are set up in each bond to fund projects for the upcoming four year period. Typically, these projects are under $250K.

Projects included the following:

• Building modifications to meet instructional needs driven by program relocation
• Portable modifications, upgrades and relocation
• Changes in circulation, fire alarm, fire hydrant, and electrical code requirements
• A structural upgrade at one middle school
• ADA upgrades

While difficult to project needs and timing, it appears that the funding requested in the 2014 bond will meet the needs of the District until the next bond in 2018.

Technology - $6.5 million

District-wide intrastructure upgrades, including  network expansion to support Bring Your Own Device technology, Classroom Audio, Interactive Boards, and network & server modernization

Fields, Tennis Courts, and Track Projects - $1.6 million

Skyview Middle School tennis courts were resurfaced to provide a safe playing surface for PE classes and team practice. Field turf at Bothell High School was replaced on the football field, soccer field and included track protection. Infield turf was replaced and outfield turf was installed at Bothell, Inglemoor and Woodinville High Schools with the goal of providing additional practice fields for 9th grade sports.

Kenmore Middle School will receive soccer field improvements and field turf at Canyon Park Middle School soccer field will be replaced summer of 2018.

Security - $1 million

Completed a comprehensive District-wide security study, upgraded intercom systems District-wide, implemented an Emergency Alert System, provided staff training and pre-planning for building security to be addressed in the 2018 Bond.

Bond Financing & Administrative Costs - $5.6 million

These are the legal, administrative, and financial costs of selling the bonds approved by district voters as well as the costs of managing the related projects of the Capital program. All bond sales have been completed for the 2014 bond period.