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 a total of $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 and middle school 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.

We are excited to share this flyer-over video rendering to show what district facilities may look like once our construction projects are complete. We know that as we continue through the process, some details will change, but this provides a great representation and sneak peek of the improvements made possible by our community’s support.

Demolition is continuing on the Banks School District campus, and large equipment will likely be on site through this month. We know that changes like this, especially replacing old structures, can bring about a range of reactions. We want the Banks community to know that as part of this work, we are taking great care to preserve our school, community, and building history. Throughout this effort, we are working closely with and following the guidance of the State Historic Preservation Office. We have a dedicated team that is planning the details of salvaging items and materials from the buildings, including the board room mural, to incorporate into our updated spaces. Thanks to Dave and Bill Schlegel, who are helping to oversee the removal and recommissioning of the mural. Along with preserving items, we are also planning to showcase artifacts of historical significance via digital formats, such as a web page, a coffee table book, and a documentary produced by BHS students. We are excited to be able to share those with you in the coming year.

We will continue to keep you up to date, and if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to the school district office.

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 December and presented to the board in January.