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.

Work is moving forward on our bond projects, with construction of the new auxiliary gym officially underway. Be sure to follow Banks School District on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date as that project unfolds. At the high school, locker room initial demolition and exploratory work has begun. Full demolition will begin in May. The locker room project will include a full gut and remodel of the space to provide modern, equitable spaces for our student athletes. Construction on the new addition will follow soon. You can now view the progress of the Banks High School addition anytime through our 24-hour live P&C Construction cam! Check it out as you’ll see plenty of action there soon!

As we continue with our bond projects, we are committed to maximizing every dollar. We’re pleased to share that we have recently received additional funding support. To date, the district has received $11,493.50 from Energy Trust and $55,871 through the E-rate program. We anticipate additional contributions in the coming months as projects progress.

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 March and the report was presented to the board.