Forest Grove School District outlines costs of its proposed bond
By Wendy Owen, The Oregonian
April 13, 2010, 11:41AM
Forest Grove School District spelled out the financial details of its proposed construction bond Monday night, totaling $65.3 million.View image
The big ticket items include the following:
$20.1 million for a new Joseph Gale Elementary, which district staff says is in dire need of replacement.
$36 million for dozens of upgrades and expansions at Forest Grove High School. Most are included here:
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$3.9 million to expand and remodel the school cafeteria at Harvey Clarke Elementary as well as relocate a covered play area and make other repairs and upgrades.
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All of the district's schools will receive repairs and upgrades, including $42,000 for an emergency generator and security key card system at the district office.
Despite the district's advertising for public input into the potential bond projects, only two parents with children at Joseph Gale Elementary showed up as did several teachers and two principals in the district.