Monthly Bond Construction Update

As always, we want to thank our voters for approving the $49 million construction bond to provide improvements to Banks School District facilities. With the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) grant, we have more than $55 million to complete the following projects:

• Banks High School Addition

• Campus-wide traffic flow improvements

• Locker room modernization

• Auxiliary gym addition

• Safety and security

• Elementary HVAC and roof repair

We’re working with partners Cornerstone Management Group, BRIC Architecture, and P&C Construction to steward these funds well and complete projects on time.

Part of our bond construction process has involved taking down old structures, including the old building. We have taken great care to preserve our school, community, and building history by working with the State Historic Preservation Office, salvaging items and materials, and showcasing items of historical significance via digital formats. A huge thank you to Banks High School students for producing this documentary film about the old Banks Union High School. We hope you enjoy it!

Narrator: Banks SD Board Member Leslee Sipp

Director: Banks HS Sophomore Scott Andre

Executive Producer: Banks HS Sophomore Michael Nevis

Producer: Banks HS Senior James Bartholomew

Construction is on schedule at the Banks High School campus. Right now, crews are on site working to remove an old underground oil storage tank. They continue to prepare the foundation and install key utilities to support the new facility. Additionally, the full locker room remodel is well underway, and the new spaces are on track to be open in mid-August. We are excited for this project that will provide modern, equitable spaces for our student athletes. The aux gym project continues as well with concrete slabs being poured for the new restrooms and new maintenance area.

At Banks Elementary School, boiler replacement work is in progress including removal of the old boilers. Crews will start shingle roof replacement work and the replacement of two rooftop air handling units as soon as school lets out.

With extensive work planned for the summer, we are collaborating with our partners to coordinate construction as seamlessly as possible.

Take a look at the work that has taken place over the past few months, and visit the link below to view the progress of the BHS addition for yourself anytime through our 24-hour live P&C Construction cam! Check it out!

The Bond Oversight Committee meets quarterly to monitor bond-funded construction projects and help citizens stay informed about new construction and renovation projects in the district. The committee met in May when they toured the construction sites, and a report went to the board at the June meeting.