Central Curry
School District 1
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Bond program
In May of 2023, the Central Curry School District passed a bond of $15 million to repair, renovate, and renew their district properties.
An additional $4 million dollars in matching grant funds have already been pre-approved by the State of Oregon to aid in the renovations.
Most of the district buildings were built in the 1940’s and ’50s, which now require significant renovations. The Central Curry School District Bond Program ensures students have the opportunity to learn in a safe, up-to-date environment, and preserve school facilities as long term assets.
The bulk of the funds will be used for roof/gutter repair, windows, entry doors, interior finishes, new HVAC systems, siding, electrical, and plumbing. In addition to that, funds will be used to improve traffic circulation at both schools, create dedicated secure entrances, and increase the safety of district facilities. Some of the funds will also be used to upgrade athletic facilities and update vocational education space.
Many of those in the community were once kids who passed through the district and ended up living in Gold Beach – so the Central Curry School District bond program is a crucial investment in the future of the community for decades to come. It will provide crucial upgrades, greater security, and the ability for growth in vocational education for students.
Riley Creek Elementary School - Bond Update
Gold Beach Jr|Sr High School - Bond Update
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Riley Creek Elementary School
• Improve safety and security, including building entry renovations;
• Provide facility upgrades, including replacing roofs and modernizing HVAC systems for efficiency and air quality;
• Update space for vocational education;
• Improve athletic facilities and access; and
• Pay bond issuance costs.
General Program Update
During the month of March, the Central Curry School District’s Bond Program made significant strides in preparing for the critical summer construction period at both Gold Beach High School and Riley Creek Elementary. Activities focused heavily on site preparation, detailed coordination, and procurement efforts to maintain project momentum and minimize future disruptions.
Meanwhile, Riley Creek Elementary also advanced internal upgrades, with restroom demolition and plumbing rough-ins scheduled. A major factor shaping planning was the anticipated City of Gold Beach water main replacement project slated for summer, which overlaps with parking lot work. Coordination meetings were held to avoid conflicts, with the City requesting S+B James to assist with portions of the work.
Additionally, the project team ramped up efforts to finalize procurement for long lead-time materials. This includes lighting, tile, vinyl windows, carpet (Tarket), and door/hardware packages. The team emphasized the urgency of placing orders to avoid delays due to nationwide construction material demand. Specific focus was given to MDA breakers and LED light updates, which remain critical for maintaining the summer installation timeline.
Meetings held throughout March (and early April) also brought clarity to the project’s risk areas, including RFIs around backfill compaction, slab details, and lighting fixture revisions. A weekly RFI coordination meeting was established to streamline technical resolution and ensure faster turnaround times. Notably, several Change Order Requests were submitted this month for shower subgrade prep, ceiling demo, and additional tile work, all critical to maintaining progress on the locker room renovations.
Altogether, March marked a productive period that laid the groundwork for the high-intensity work scheduled for the summer. The bond team, architects, and construction partners remained aligned in their commitment to delivering improvements efficiently, on time, and with minimal disruption to students and staff.
Current Activities
At Riley Creek Elementary, demolition work also began in restrooms 119 and 120. Plumbing and electrical rough-ins followed, along with framing and preparation for drywall. The design and construction teams remained busy coordinating material submittals and approvals for upcoming work. The pace of procurement and submittal reviews picked up to keep projects aligned with upcoming installation milestones in April and May.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
At Riley Creek, drywall installation in restrooms is planned for late April, followed by interior finishes in early May.
Procurement remains a key focus, with Tarket carpet, lighting, and windows in the ordering phase to ensure timely delivery. A new weekly RFI review meeting was added to support better coordination and timely decision-making. These efforts are keeping the project on track as we move toward the busiest construction window this summer.
Challenges and Solutions
The team continues to manage project coordination and scheduling with a proactive approach. A few construction details required follow-up through RFIs, which are being addressed through regular team meetings and weekly check-ins. Material ordering is being closely tracked to avoid delays, and contractors are working to confirm timelines and keep installations moving forward.
There was also some coordination with the City of Gold Beach around possible utility work near Riley Creek, which is being reviewed to avoid conflict with the project schedule. These items are being handled efficiently to maintain progress and keep the overall project timeline on track.
Gold Beach Jr|Sr High School
• Improve safety and security, including building entry renovations;
• Provide facility upgrades, including replacing roofs and modernizing HVAC systems for efficiency and air quality;
• Update space for vocational education;
• Improve athletic facilities and access; and
• Pay bond issuance costs.
General Program Update
During the month of March, the Central Curry School District’s Bond Program made significant strides in preparing for the critical summer construction period at both Gold Beach High School and Riley Creek Elementary. Activities focused heavily on site preparation, detailed coordination, and procurement efforts to maintain project momentum and minimize future disruptions.
At Gold Beach High School, demolition activities in the locker rooms were completed, including removal of old tile, ceilings, and fixtures. Plumbing rough-ins were initiated, and preliminary inspections were conducted by the County of Gold Beach. Key coordination occurred between S+B James, Pacwest Plumbing, and Viking Saw Cutting to ensure that the complex shower room slab and subgrade preparations stayed on track.
Additionally, the project team ramped up efforts to finalize procurement for long lead-time materials. This includes lighting, tile, vinyl windows, carpet (Tarket), and door/hardware packages. The team emphasized the urgency of placing orders to avoid delays due to nationwide construction material demand. Specific focus was given to MDA breakers and LED light updates, which remain critical for maintaining the summer installation timeline.
Meetings held throughout March (and early April) also brought clarity to the project’s risk areas, including RFIs around backfill compaction, slab details, and lighting fixture revisions. A weekly RFI coordination meeting was established to streamline technical resolution and ensure faster turnaround times. Notably, several Change Order Requests were submitted this month for shower subgrade prep, ceiling demo, and additional tile work, all critical to maintaining progress on the locker room renovations.
Altogether, March marked a productive period that laid the groundwork for the high-intensity work scheduled for the summer. The bond team, architects, and construction partners remained aligned in their commitment to delivering improvements efficiently, on time, and with minimal disruption to students and staff.
Current Activities
Onsite activity in March was steady and productive. At Gold Beach High School, the focus was on preparing the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms for renovation. S+B James Construction managed the removal of old finishes and fixtures, while PacWest Plumbing handled plumbing rough-ins for new restrooms and showers. Viking Saw Cutting and Global Pacific Environmental assisted with demo and slab prep work, and Reese Electric began electrical rough-ins.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
In April, concrete slab pour-backs are scheduled at Gold Beach High School, followed by wall framing, drywall, ceiling installations, and continued MEP rough-ins. Tile work and paint prep will begin shortly after.
Procurement remains a key focus, with Tarket carpet, lighting, and windows in the ordering phase to ensure timely delivery. A new weekly RFI review meeting was added to support better coordination and timely decision-making. These efforts are keeping the project on track as we move toward the busiest construction window this summer.
Challenges and Solutions
The team continues to manage project coordination and scheduling with a proactive approach. A few construction details required follow-up through RFIs, which are being addressed through regular team meetings and weekly check-ins. Material ordering is being closely tracked to avoid delays, and contractors are working to confirm timelines and keep installations moving forward.
Bond Update
On behalf of the Central Curry School District, I would like to thank all the voters who responded to the bond measure that was on the May 16th ballot. The unofficial results indicate the bond has passed with a 56% approval rate. We are grateful to our community for investing in our buildings to provide our students and staff with a safe and comfortable school environment at each of our school sites. We celebrate this accomplishment with you and appreciate your continued support.
I want to thank the CCSD School Board and bond planning committee for all the hours of work they put into making this happen. Your vision has been inspiring.
– Eric Milburn, Superintendent
Central Curry School District
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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.