Amity School District
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Bond program
The Amity School District Capital Bond project is aimed at renovating and upgrading the facilities of Amity High School and Amity Middle School, as well as implementing new security measures at Amity Elementary School. The project will help in creating a shared-use facility for both the high school and the middle school, and will also provide much-needed additional space and modern amenities for students and staff.
Amity High School Renovation: This phase of the project will involve a renovation of the existing high school. The renovation will include the addition of new spaces such as a library, a competition gymnasium, locker rooms, a team room, art classrooms, science classrooms. This will significantly enhance the learning environment and provide students with the latest in technological and instructional resources.
Amity Middle School Replacement: In this phase, the middle school will be joined with the high school campus to create a shared use facility. This will enable the district to better serve students in grades 6-12 and will also provide additional capacity for students. The project will include the addition of eight new classrooms, science lab and the existing high school gymnasium.
The Elementary School will receive new security updates, including door access controls and a secured vestibule at the front entry. This will ensure a safe and secure environment for students, teachers, and staff. Additionally, a two-classroom modular will be installed at the Elementary School to allow for additional capacity.
The Amity School District Capital Bond project is a crucial investment in the future of Amity’s students and the community. It will provide state-of-the-art facilities, modern amenities, and a safe and secure learning environment for generations to come.
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Groundbreaking
September 29th, 2023, marked a new beginning for Amity School District 4J with the groundbreaking of the upcoming middle and high school project. This event, celebrated with community members and project teams, symbolized the start of an exciting journey towards enhancing our educational landscape. The scope of work for the Amity bond project includes renovating Amity High School, adding new spaces like a library and a competition gymnasium, and amalgamating Amity Middle School with the high school campus to form a shared-use facility. This merge will also introduce eight new classrooms, a science lab, and additional capacity for students Thank you to all who participated. The future looks bright!
Bond Update
As we advance in refining the design process for our bond project, our architects have been providing budget estimates for each iteration of the plan. Recently, we found ourselves around five million dollars above our construction budget. While this may sound concerning, both our architects (IBI) and project management firm (HMK) assured us that this is quite common and even on the lower end of what they typically see at this stage.
To meet our highest priority bond objectives, we must continue to modify, refine, and make reductions where necessary. With every project, the wish list tends to be longer than the available funding. One quick decision for change was to remove the relocation of the 5th grade to the MS/HS campus. This proposal was initially made to accommodate growth at the elementary school, which currently utilizes all available classrooms.
Amity is a town projected to experience growth in the coming decade, with the anticipated housing likely to bring in a significant number of school-aged children. While this is a positive challenge for our school, it can be addressed in various ways. By keeping 5th graders at the elementary school, we can save approximately $600,000 on the construction project, bringing us closer to our maximum affordable construction cost.
It’s also important to mention that the 5th-grade relocation was likely the least popular aspect of the bond proposal. The board decided to make this change during their last meeting, after considering input from IBI, HMK, and school administrators.
Our ultimate goal throughout this bond process is to create an exceptional learning environment for our students for many years to come. We aim to be responsible stewards of the funds and facilities entrusted to us as a district. This change does not compromise that objective and helps us maintain our financial principles. We’re grateful for the incredible community support we’ve received so far in this process.
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Projects
Info and updates
Amity Elementary School
- New Security Updates Including (but not limited to):
- Door Access Controls
- Secured Vestibule at the Front Entry
- Install a two-classroom modular to allow for additional capacity
Current Activities
We’ve completed the core of the renovation of the Elementary School, and now we’re finalizing key items like security cameras and intercom systems.
We’re also reviewing final change requests and handling billing to close out the project.
Amity Middle School Replacement
- Grades 6-8 join the High School campus to create a shared use facility
- Add student capacity through:
- Eight new classrooms
- Renovated science
- Renovated gymnasium
- Renovated existing classroom spaces
Coming soon!
General Program Update
As the Project progresses into 2025, significant milestones have been achieved despite winter conditions. The primary focus in January has been the completion of weatherproofing measures at both the middle school addition and the high school gymnasium, ensuring that interior construction can continue without delays.
At the middle school, the elevator installation is underway, a crucial step in finalizing the building’s accessibility features. Drywall installation has commenced, following the completion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) roughins. These developments mark the transition from structural work to interior finishing, bringing the facility closer to completion. Meanwhile, the high school gymnasium is seeing rapid progress in interior finishes. With electrical connections, insulation, and drywall work well underway, the gymnasium is beginning to take shape as a fully functional space. In addition, preparations for flooring and court striping in the auxiliary gym have begun, ensuring the space is on track for completion in the coming months.
Beyond the buildings, sitework efforts are shifting towards grading and sidewalk installations, laying the groundwork for landscaping and final paving activities in the spring. Through effective scheduling adjustments and weather mitigation strategies, the project remains on track, with teams working diligently to meet the established timeline.
Current Activities
Middle School:
• Elevator installation is in progress, a key step toward ensuring accessibility.
• Drywall installation has begun in enclosed areas, with additional progress expected as crews move through the facility.
• Plumbing and HVAC systems continue to be installed, ensuring that the infrastructure is in place for a functional learning environment.
• Brick veneer work is ongoing, providing the final exterior finishes.
High School Gymnasium:
• Electrical wiring installations for lighting, scoreboards, and gymnasium equipment are advancing.
• Drywall and insulation are nearly complete, allowing for painting and additional interior work to commence.
• Mechanical and HVAC system installations continue in preparation for occupancy.
• Auxiliary gym flooring is being prepared, following the demolition of the old floors.
Sitework:
• Sidewalk grading and site preparation are in motion, ensuring accessibility and compliance with design standards.
• Work on planter walls is progressing, setting the stage for final landscaping elements.
• Exterior electrical work is ongoing, with a focus on site lighting and utility connections.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
As construction moves into March, the focus will be on finalizing interior finishes and preparing the buildings for functional occupancy.
Middle School:
• Interior painting will be completed in most areas.
• Final flooring installations will begin, with classrooms and hallways being prepped for tile, carpet, and polished concrete finishes.
• Installation of ceiling grids and lighting fixtures will proceed, ensuring that all rooms are fully functional.
• Classroom technology infrastructure.
High School Gymnasium:
• Flooring installations will begin, including gymnasium court surfaces and auxiliary gym finishing work.
• Final electrical and lighting work will continue, ensuring all systems are operational before occupancy.
• Ceiling and wall panel installations will be completed.
• Bleacher and seating installations will begin, setting the stage for the facility’s final configuration.
Sitework:
• Final sidewalk installations will be completed in preparation for spring landscaping efforts.
• Site lighting and security systems will be tested and finalized.
• Playfield and outdoor space preparations will begin as weather permits.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
February has been a month of major progress, with the transition from structural work to final interior finishes and system installations in full effect. With classrooms, gymnasium spaces, and supporting infrastructure nearing completion, the project is moving steadily toward its late
spring/early summer milestones.
Looking ahead to March, the focus will be on flooring, final electrical and mechanical system work, and preparing the buildings for functional occupancy. The Amity School District remains on schedule and within budget.
Amity High School Renovation
- Add Middle School to the campus to create a shared use facility
- Renovate existing HS
- Add square footage with new spaces including:
- Library
- Competition Gymnasium
- Locker Rooms
- Team Room
- Art Classroom
- Science Classroom
- General Education Classrooms
Coming soon!
General Program Update
As the Project progresses into 2025, significant milestones have been achieved despite winter conditions. The primary focus in January has been the completion of weatherproofing measures at both the middle school addition and the high school gymnasium, ensuring that interior construction can continue without delays.
At the middle school, the elevator installation is underway, a crucial step in finalizing the building’s accessibility features. Drywall installation has commenced, following the completion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) roughins. These developments mark the transition from structural work to interior finishing, bringing the facility closer to completion. Meanwhile, the high school gymnasium is seeing rapid progress in interior finishes. With electrical connections, insulation, and drywall work well underway, the gymnasium is beginning to take shape as a fully functional space. In addition, preparations for flooring and court striping in the auxiliary gym have begun, ensuring the space is on track for completion in the coming months.
Beyond the buildings, sitework efforts are shifting towards grading and sidewalk installations, laying the groundwork for landscaping and final paving activities in the spring. Through effective scheduling adjustments and weather mitigation strategies, the project remains on track, with teams working diligently to meet the established timeline.
Current Activities
Middle School:
• Elevator installation is in progress, a key step toward ensuring accessibility.
• Drywall installation has begun in enclosed areas, with additional progress expected as crews move through the facility.
• Plumbing and HVAC systems continue to be installed, ensuring that the infrastructure is in place for a functional learning environment.
• Brick veneer work is ongoing, providing the final exterior finishes.
High School Gymnasium:
• Electrical wiring installations for lighting, scoreboards, and gymnasium equipment are advancing.
• Drywall and insulation are nearly complete, allowing for painting and additional interior work to commence.
• Mechanical and HVAC system installations continue in preparation for occupancy.
• Auxiliary gym flooring is being prepared, following the demolition of the old floors.
Sitework:
• Sidewalk grading and site preparation are in motion, ensuring accessibility and compliance with design standards.
• Work on planter walls is progressing, setting the stage for final landscaping elements.
• Exterior electrical work is ongoing, with a focus on site lighting and utility connections.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
As construction moves into March, the focus will be on finalizing interior finishes and preparing the buildings for functional occupancy.
Middle School:
• Interior painting will be completed in most areas.
• Final flooring installations will begin, with classrooms and hallways being prepped for tile, carpet, and polished concrete finishes.
• Installation of ceiling grids and lighting fixtures will proceed, ensuring that all rooms are fully functional.
• Classroom technology infrastructure.
High School Gymnasium:
• Flooring installations will begin, including gymnasium court surfaces and auxiliary gym finishing work.
• Final electrical and lighting work will continue, ensuring all systems are operational before occupancy.
• Ceiling and wall panel installations will be completed.
• Bleacher and seating installations will begin, setting the stage for the facility’s final configuration.
Sitework:
• Final sidewalk installations will be completed in preparation for spring landscaping efforts.
• Site lighting and security systems will be tested and finalized.
• Playfield and outdoor space preparations will begin as weather permits.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
February has been a month of major progress, with the transition from structural work to final interior finishes and system installations in full effect. With classrooms, gymnasium spaces, and supporting infrastructure nearing completion, the project is moving steadily toward its late
spring/early summer milestones.
Looking ahead to March, the focus will be on flooring, final electrical and mechanical system work, and preparing the buildings for functional occupancy. The Amity School District remains on schedule and within budget.
Amity High School
Amity Middle School
Amity Elementary School
community details
- Amanda Grove
- Current Chair
- Tim Haarsma
- Current Vice Chair
- Ryan Jones
- Jennifer Leppin
- Ray Bottenberg
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – March 9, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 10, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 17, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – August 21, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – September 21, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – October 12, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – November 10, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – December 14, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – March 9, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 10, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – August 9, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – September 20, 2023
- Mary Matocha
- Principal
- Jeff Clark
- Superintendent
- Jeanna Bottenberg
- Ryan McKinney
- Melinda Wallace
- Mike Ludwig
- Karl McShane
- Becky Prevett
- David McKay
- Program Director
- Paul Chamberlin
- Project Manager
- Rebecca Stuecker
- Principal, IBI Group
- Levi Patterson
- Associate Principal, IBI Group
- Andrew Werth
- Architect, IBI Group
- Chris Daniel
- Principal
- Jeff Clark
- Superintendent
- Tashi Haarsma (AD)
- Amanda Grove
- Jed McMullen
- Lauren Sawyer
- Craig Wilson
- David McKay
- Program Director
- Paul Chamberlin
- Project Manager
- Rebecca Stuecker
- Principal, IBI Group
- Levi Patterson
- Associate Principal, IBI Group
- Andrew Werth
- Architect, IBI Group
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Follow HMK through the process
Griffin Construction meets with SĀJ Architecture and the District for the Construction Manager|General Contractor (CMGC) kickoff meeting. Griffin will provide a valuable service during the preconstruction phase of the project. Throughout the design phases, Griffin will conduct a thorough review of the design and offer valuable recommendations to the Project Team. These recommendations will cover aspects such as constructability, material availability, procurement timelines, construction scheduling, and cost estimates.
Completion | The renovation of Jackson County Fire District 5 Station 4 is complete.
The project completed a much-needed seismic retrofit that included a new roof, windows/doors, and exterior siding. The renovations provide the facility with seismic-resisting capability that will enable immediate use in emergency responses following a seismic event. The use of fiber cement siding and masonry details instead of wood will also improve the resiliency of the station during potential wildfires.
Other changes to the station included the conversion of one bay to multi-use with a new shower/restroom that will add capacity for additional personnel during peak wildfire season.
The station is also using four-fold apparatus bay doors that are the first of their kind installed in Southern Oregon. Following the 2020 Almeda Fire that destroyed over 2,500 homes, Jackson County Fire District 5 adopted this style door as a standard for all its stations. The doors are not only more durable and reduce maintenance costs, but they are also much easier to operate during power outages common to catastrophic events.
Upgraded insulation, heating and air conditioning is anticipated to improve firefighter comfort and save operating costs.
Firefighters plan to reoccupy the station in mid-December to early January depending on weather and holiday schedule.
Exploring the ‘Hidden Heart’ of the New Government and Public Safety Building; the concealed systems in the ceilings, where a complex network of pipes, conduits, and HVAC equipment will tirelessly power the new Government and Public Safety Center!
This intricate web of essential systems is organized and skillfully interwoven within the overhead structure, ensuring seamless electricity, water, and climate control throughout the building.
Multiple subcontractors collaborate closely, orchestrating design, ordering materials, coordinating installation schedules, and executing installation.
Amity SD | NOVEMBER 2023 Newsletter
The Jackson County Fire District 5 Station 4 seismic renovation project reached a significant milestone with the installation of the apparatus bay doors.
Although common in larger districts, these four-fold doors are the first of their kind installed in Southern Oregon. Following the 2020 Almeda Fire that destroyed over 2,500 homes, Jackson County Fire District 5 adopted this style door as a standard for all its stations.
The doors are not only more durable and reduce maintenance costs, but they are also much easier to operate during power outages common to catastrophic events.
The only items remaining are paint touch up and cleaning that will take place in November with Firefighters reoccupying the renovated station in mid-December to early January depending on weather and holiday schedule.
The seismic retrofit project includes a new roof, windows/doors, and exterior siding that should be completed by the fall of 2023 and will make much needed structural upgrades to the station that was originally constructed in 1975.
Throwback to a Fantastic Day at Amity School District!
We had a blast at our Amity Furniture Selection Fair! A big thank you to everyone who joined us, especially our dedicated staff who shared invaluable insights. This was an opportunity to explore a range of innovative and ergonomic furniture designs and to start making choices for the future of our classrooms.