Bond Promise
Beginning in 2017, Ashland School District, with the assistance of school facility experts, analyzed the immediate and long term facility needs and created a Long Range Facility Plan.
- District-wide Security
- District-wide HVAC and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Upgrades (includes focus on green technology and renewable energy)
- District-wide Bathrooms
- Technology Infrastructure
- Replace/rebuild AMS South at size appropriate to number of students served
- Accessibility and flexibility upgrades for AHS Humanities and Science Buildings
- Seismic Upgrades for AHS Humanities and Science Buildings
- Comprehensive renovation at Walker (and reconfigured point of entry)
- Seismic Upgrades for Walker
- Redesigned Helman classroom wing, entry, and secure circulation
- Renovate Helman Quad C
- Seismic Upgrades for Helman
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ASHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
New 6th Grade Building
Helman elementary SCHOOL
The Bond Committee, made up of a wide cross-section of the Ashland community, worked to review the needs of the school district, related to the following goals:
- Increase or improve health and safety
- Prioritize flexibility and adaptability
- Be sustainable and energy efficient
- Promote inclusiveness
- Promote financial stewardship
- Standardize facility systems
- Plan for the future
Cost Information: As with prior District bonds, the projected levy rate resulting from the District bonds is estimated to be at or below $2.00 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value. After thirteen years, the projected levy rate is estimated to reduce to $1.00 per $1,000 for the following twelve years.
Actual levy rates may differ due to actual interest rates and changes in taxable assessed values over the life of the bond.
Projects
Info and updates
Ashland Middle School + John Muir Outdoor School
Project Scope
- Replace/rebuild Ashland Middle School + John Muir Outdoor School to promote modern learning and operational efficiency
- Design of new classroom space to replace 3 wings, approx. 65,000 sq. ft.
- Campus security
- Air Quality improvements and Climate resilience for existing buildings, including new construction
- Required tech infrastructure
Timeline
Photo Updates
Updates
Current Activities
AMS:
- The West parking lot is now being removed.
- Adroit and Knife River will be bringing the parking lot up to new design criteria and will be complete before school starts up again.
JMOS:
- The hallway roofs are now demolished and will be raised up to fit all of the new ductwork, water lines, electrical, and fire suppression system.
Schematics
Ashland Middle School
John Muir Outdoor School
Helman Elementary School
Project Scope
- Renovate Helman quad C
- Seismic upgrades for Helman
- New secure classroom wing to replace 2 class room pods, approx. 23,000 sq. ft.
- Campus security
- Climate resilience for all buildings, rather than just new construction
- Required tech infrastructure
Timeline
Photo Updates
Updates
Current Activities
- The exterior of the new building is coming along, with major framing components all in place.
- Electrical conduit and box rough in is complete on over half of the new building.
- Plumbing and fire sprinklers are being installed overhead.
- The mechanical ducting and hydronic lines are also compete on over half of the new building.
- Some of the interior insulation has been placed in the sound walls.
- Next steps will see the weather barrier being installed on the exterior of the building, along with the roof beginning installation and drywall going up in the interior rooms.
Schematics
Ashland High School
Project Scope
- Improved accessibility and flexibility for the Humanities and Science Buildings
- Repurpose or reconfigure exisiting spaces for science program requirements
- Upgrades for air quality, security, restrooms, and technology infrastructure
Timeline
Photo Updates
Updates
Current Activities
- This last week of the 14th, the final Core Team meeting regarding input for the design took place.
- Over the summer, details will be worked out regarding demo and scope of work.
- The Team is also working on a phasing plan for the project.
- While a lot of planning is happening now, mobilization, demolition, and construction will begin Summer of 2022
Schematics
Walker Elementary School
Project Scope
- Comprehensive renovation
- Replacement of classroom wing, with new classrooms
- Redesigned entry
- New finishes, MEP systems, doors, windows, and roof
- Seismic upgrades
Timeline
Photo Updates
Updates
Current Activities
- The phase 1 package was bid and Adroit Construction is putting together the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price).
- The Ashland School District and HMK attended the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) meeting on June 6th to discuss their support of the project.
- The APRC motioned to support the project as presented for a mutually beneficial agreement.
- Next, the project will be presented to the Ashland Planning Commission at the meeting on July 13th.
Schematics
District-wide Projects
Project Scope
- Security enhancements
- HVAC and mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades (focus on green technology and renewable energy)
- Bathrooms renovation
- Tech infrastructure with enhanced internet connectivity
- Accessibility
Timeline
Updates
The Executive team began the district-wide HVAC, Restroom and Safety & Security projects, with requesting proposals from consultants.
Photos
Video updates
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community details
District-Wide
Bond Oversight Committee
MEMBERS
- Curtis Bacon
- Parent
- Community Member
- Professor
- ASD Budget Committee Member
- Jill Franko
- Parent
- Community Member
- Local Business Owner (Self-employed)
- Willow Wind Community Association Board Member
- Kathleen Kane
- Parent
- Community Member
- Local Business Owner (Self-employed)
- Chris McKay, HMK
- Program Director
- David McKay, HMK
- Principal In Charge
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
- Ryan Schnobrich
- Parent
- Community Member
- Internal Auditor
- Alana Valencia
- ASD Director of Finance
- Dustin Way
- Parent
- Community Member
- Local Business Owner (Self-employed)
- Jim Westrick
- Parent
- Ashland School Board Member
- Community Member
- Samuel Bogdanove
- ASD Superintendent
- Shane Hunter
- Parent
- Community Member
- Chief Financial Officer
DBOC Meeting Minutes
DBOC Minutes 8.26.19
DBOC Minutes 9.11.19
DBOC Minutes 11.13.19
DBOC Minutes 1.15.20
DBOC Minutes 3.11.20
DBOC Minutes 5.13.20
DBOC Minutes 7.15.20
DBOC Minutes 9.16.20
DBOC Minutes 11.11.20
DBOC Minutes 1.13.21
Interior Standards
MEMBERS
- Steve Retzlaff
- AMS Principal
- Karin Pasche
- AMS Office Manager (Classified)
- Tiffany Burns
- WES Principal
- Julie Grantham
- WES Educational Assistant (Classified)
- Michelle Cuddeback
- HES Principal
- Trish Dorr
- HES Teacher (Certified)
- Summer Brendlinger
- HES Teacher (Certified)
- Ben Bell
- AHS Principal
- Maryetta Jacques
- AHS Teacher (Certified)
- Jennifer Parks
- JMOS Principal
- Marcia Ososke
- JMOS Teacher (Certified)
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
FFE Core Team
MEMBERS
- Andrea Townsend
- Director of Equity and Inclusion/ Directora de Equidad e Inclusión
- Christine McCollum
- Director of Programs
- Erika Bare
- Director of Student Services
Ashland Middle School + John Muir Outdoor School
AMS Design Core Team
MEMBERS
- Steve Retzlaff
- Principal
- Katherine Holden
- Vice Principal
- Karin Pasche
- Office Manager
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
JMOS Design Core Team
MEMBERS
- Jennifer Parks
- Principal
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Bond Administrative Assistant
Helman Elementary
Core Team
MEMBERS
- Michelle Cuddeback
- Principal, Helman Elementary
- Malinda Wood
- (Classified) Office Manager, Helman Elementary
- Mia Driscoll
- (Certified) Teacher, Helman Elementary
- Joe Dunbrasky
- (Certified) Teacher, Helman Elementary
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
Ashland High School
Core Team
MEMBERS
- Ben Bell
- Principal
- Mckael Kenfield
- Teacher (Certified)
- Alexandra Roscher
- Teacher (Certified)
- Todd Hobein
- Teacher (Certified)
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
- Daisy Schmeling
- Student Representative
- Nikko Wand
- Student Representative
Walker Elementary School
Core Team
MEMBERS
- Tiffany Burns
- Principal
- Cheryl Beugli
- Office Manager (Classified)
- Julie Grantham
- Educational Assistant (Classified)
- Kathleen Mateas
- Teacher (Certified)
- Tyler Claycomb
- Teacher (Certified)
- Teacher (Certified)
- Beth VanZee
- Teacher (Certified)
- Sessceal Reynolds
- Parent
- Steve Mitzel
- ASD Director of Operations
- Robby Moles
- ASD Facilities Director
- Kristi Nelson
- ASD Administrative Assistant
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