The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education has called a school bond election in an amount not to exceed $17,975,000.
Ballots are due Tuesday, March 12, 2024
BOND AMOUNT: $17,975,000
DISTRICT NEEDS: WHY NOW
Elementary and individual small group classrooms in the 1923 building do not meet educational standards
The 1923 building has outlived its useful life and needs significant renovations and costly on-going maintenance
Parking and Drop-Off/Pick-Up not functional
No visible welcoming entrance to Central Office/Activities
No current classroom space for future expansion
Performing arts improvements needed in the 1951 gym
HVAC (heating and air conditioning) issues on-going in the 1950s elementary wing
Cafeteria space too small for student population
Design solution is needed to limit student disruption within our limited property square footage
PROJECT BENEFITS
New classrooms recapturing space from demolished 1923 building with additional new spaces for special education
Elimination of the 1923 building will allow the investment of tax dollars in other areas such as the welding/mechanics shop, science labs, and updates to the 1950s elementary wing
New, clearly defined, secure activities entrance into the building with additional “commons” space
Additional classrooms included for future expansion, including pre-K and life skills on campus with ADA accessibility
New “theater-like” transformation of the old gym with theater seating, acoustic panels, etc.
Updated HVAC units in 1950s wing, including elementary gym A/C and natural daylight in addition
Cafeteria expansion with added outdoor space for student instruction and use
Creativity in 2-story expansion project with phased approach over a 1.5 year construction timeline without disrupting students
Join us for Community Meetings
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Tour at School at 6:00,
Meeting at 7:00
Library Community Room
Can’t join us for an in-person tour? No worries! Take a virtual journey through our historic 1923 building with this 360 video.
Click the link and don’t forget to click and drag to see every angle!
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