
Amity School District
Dedicated To Excellence In Education
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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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
Modern Building Systems has delivered the modular unit, a key milestone that aligns well with the project timeline. The unit’s arrival follows the successful completion of the entry and front office project by Triplet Wellman, which began the week of June 22. The new modular unit not only expands our facility’s capacity but also takes us a step closer to providing an excellent learning environment for our students. As we move into September, our focus shifts to finalizing any remaining installations and fully integrating the new modular unit with existing infrastructure. Our continued commitment to schedule, budget, and quality positions us favorably for the project’s next phases.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
Permitting and Developing the Construction Level Documents:
• Review building finishes with key stakeholders.
• Develop an FFE (Furniture Fixtures and Equipment) Matrix and scope.
• Apply for all Land use and Building permits.
• Allow contractors to accurately estimate the cost of construction.
• Ensure a smooth and successful construction bid process.
• Develop the Asbestos abatement scope of work.
• Hire additional Consultants needed for the construction Phase.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
The challenges we face are maintaining budget constraints, ensuring design quality, and programming requirements for the buildings. Accurate cost estimating is crucial to address the previous budget overruns. Tackling these challenges requires collaboration and commitment to refining the project’s design while delivering a cost-effective educational facility.
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!
Current Activities
We successfully completed the Construction Document Cost Estimates, aligning our budget with the anticipated project costs while maintaining a high standard of quality. As part of the preparations for the next phase, we also finished the final QA/QC checks on the project documents. Looking ahead to September, our main goals are to initiate the bidding process for the completed design documents and to secure all necessary permits. In addition, we have completed an early site demolition project to create more parking, as the north parking lot will be used for construction. With our focus squarely on keeping to the schedule, staying within budget, and ensuring quality, we’re well-prepared for the project’s next stages.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
Permitting and Developing the Construction Level Documents:
• Review building finishes with key stakeholders.
• Develop an FFE (Furniture Fixtures and Equipment) Matrix and scope.
• Apply for all Land use and Building permits.
• Allow contractors to accurately estimate the cost of construction.
• Ensure a smooth and successful construction bid process.
• Develop the Asbestos abatement scope of work.
• Hire additional Consultants needed for the construction Phase.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
The challenges we face are maintaining budget constraints, ensuring design quality, and programming requirements for the buildings. Accurate cost estimating is crucial to address the previous budget overruns. Tackling these challenges requires collaboration and commitment to refining the project’s design while delivering a cost-effective educational facility.
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!
Current Activities
We successfully completed the Construction Document Cost Estimates, aligning our budget with the anticipated project costs while maintaining a high standard of quality. As part of the preparations for the next phase, we also finished the final QA/QC checks on the project documents. Looking ahead to September, our main goals are to initiate the bidding process for the completed design documents and to secure all necessary permits. In addition, we have completed an early site demolition project to create more parking, as the north parking lot will be used for construction. With our focus squarely on keeping to the schedule, staying within budget, and ensuring quality, we’re well-prepared for the project’s next stages.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
Permitting and Developing the Construction Level Documents:
• Review building finishes with key stakeholders.
• Develop an FFE (Furniture Fixtures and Equipment) Matrix and scope.
• Apply for all Land use and Building permits.
• Allow contractors to accurately estimate the cost of construction.
• Ensure a smooth and successful construction bid process.
• Develop the Asbestos abatement scope of work.
• Hire additional Consultants needed for the construction Phase.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
The challenges we face are maintaining budget constraints, ensuring design quality, and programming requirements for the buildings. Accurate cost estimating is crucial to address the previous budget overruns. Tackling these challenges requires collaboration and commitment to refining the project’s design while delivering a cost-effective educational facility.
community details
- Amanda Grove
- Current Chair
- Tim Haarsma
- Current Vice Chair
- Ryan Jones
- Jennifer Leppin
- Ray Bottenberg
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, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 10, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 17, 2022
- 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