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
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 + TRAILS Outdoor School
Project Scope
TRAILS Outdoor School
- Replace/rebuild Ashland Middle School + TRAILS 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
Updates
Current Activities
AMS:
- Staff and students have been occupying the middle school as of September 1st, enjoying a new courtyard, a new library, and a new 6th grade wing! It has immediately become apparent that the new courtyard is a main focal point. Students congregate to this extraordinary new outdoor space whenever their schedules allow.
- Common areas between classrooms and at communal restrooms provide a sense of openness that proves to be effective for students and staff.
- The main Ashland Middle School Gym and supporting areas including the renovated locker rooms and wrestling room were turned over to the school on Monday November 7th.
- This was just in time for the PE classes to take place during adverse weather and for a scrimmage on November 9th.
- Staff and students are very excited to have this greatly improved space accessible again.
TRAILS:
TRAILS outdoor school is complete and staff and students are thoroughly enjoying their new space!
The school has its own newly renovated building stretching across 26,000 sq. ft. of useable space. The campus now includes 5 classrooms, a library, art lab, testing room, SPED room, music facility and multi-purpose room. There is also a grand outdoor structure attached to the building allowing activities in adverse weather which even includes and integrated rock climbing wall. The multi-purpose room is also known as the community room and is the highlight of the building. This area provides a place for staff and students to congregate for events and also allows for the outdoors school nature to develop with large windows and overhead doors that can be opened to connect to the outside. The adjacent ready room has a full kitchen which accommodates the preparation for outdoor activities as well as daily meal arrangements.
The facility also has received air quality improvements and climate resilience updates, additional tech infrastructure, accessibility updates, campus safety and security upgrades and sitework upgrades along Walker Avenue including improved parking, circulation, and access/security.
Photo Updates
Schematics
Ashland Middle School
TRAILS Outdoor School
Bellview Elementary
Project Scope
- Improve ventilation at the old classrooms and to upgrade the current HVAC centralized system.
- Install 3 new air handlers
- Install new DDC system
- Replace the current chiller
- Replace the chiller pumps and suction diffusers
- Install of 2way valves at the boilers and applicable duct and control landings for unification
Timeline
Updates
Current Activities
- The HVAC upgrades are moving ahead with a much needed controls upgrade to the existing units.
- This is slated to occur this winter with the construction kick off in late October.
- The team is also prepared to go out to bid for the larger HVAC upgrade that includes modification of some of the existing HVAC air handlers to include cooling, hydronic pump upgrades, added fans, and increased electrical capacity to account for the new load from this upgraded system.
Photo Updates
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
Updates
Current Activities
With the completion of this project, Helman Elementary School staff, students and community members are now able to fully utilize the renovated campus. The renovations included a brand new approximately 23,000 square foot classroom building to replace two of the existing quad buildings. The construction of this building has a net reduction in the schools energy use that truly models the Ashland School District’s adoption of the City of Ashland’s Climate and Energy Action Plan. The new classroom building also includes a SPED instructional space with exterior play area, sensory room with state of the art furnishings, a large multipurpose room with an operable exterior wall and multiple breakout spaces scattered throughout the building.
The front administration area underwent a full renovation that included an access controlled entry. New reception area, conference room and staff work room concluded the new spaces included in the administration area.
Campus wide, a new 4-Pipe hydronic HVAC system that includes new high efficiency boilers, new air handlers and a new chiller was installed. A new building controls system allowing the district to operate the new systems as efficiently as possible and minimize any maintenance or troubleshooting delays was also included. The campus also received a new fire alarm system bringing everything up to current building codes.
On the exterior of the site, a new entry drive was installed that will aid with traffic congestion during high traffic periods. Additional parking was installed at the south end of the campus. There is a brand new 1/8th mile walking track and new playground that is accessible to all. New landscaping wraps up the remainder of the campus.
On the exterior of the site, a new entry drive was installed that will aid with traffic congestion during high traffic periods. Additional parking was installed at the south end of the campus. There is a brand new 1/8th mile walking track and new playground that is accessible to all. New landscaping wraps up the remainder of the campus.
Photo Updates
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
Updates
Current Activities
ADA Commons Project
- The project has come to substantial completion.
- This means that all of the intended ADA concrete ramps, concrete stair sections and rails have all been installed and can be used through-out the campus.
AHS ADA Commons Stair Replacement
- The replacement of the three stair columns at the Science building has been scheduled for the summer months of 2023. Final completion is slated for late September 2023.
Photo Updates
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
Updates
Current Activities
- Exterior insulation continues to progress outside of the building additions which will allow for exterior finishes to begin.
- Tiling of the bathrooms is under way which then allows fixture installation and finish work for plumbing and electrical.
- The most monumental progress on site currently is the window installation!
- While the entire package is not on site, the installation of a large majority of windows allows for the building to be free from weather intrusion in several areas.
- This is highly advantageous from a schedule perspective and from a liability standpoint.
Photo Updates
Schematics
Willow Wind Learning Center
Project Scope
- Comprehensive renovation of existing restrooms
- Addition of a restroom building
- HVAC upgrade and improvements
Updates
Current Activities
- Staff and students have now moved into the new modular at Willow Wind.
- Overall, the staff and students ended up with a new modular with two classrooms and associated restrooms, upgraded restrooms throughout the existing campus, ADA access for the art room, improved HVAC throughout and a new health room.
Photo Updates
Schematics
District-wide Projects
District-wide HVAC
All district buildings will be upgraded with systems that:
- Air Changes:
- Buildings will have between 3-7 air changes per hours, depending on the spaces. For example, the air will be replaced with filtered air every 8-20 minutes.
- Provide fresh air (outside air)
- All systems in the district will have Direct Digital Controls (DDC) that monitor fresh air intake and modulate based on needs. At night, there will be system flushes that pull air out and replace with fresh outside air. Additionally, during occupied hours, there will be an outside air change 2-3 times per hour.
- Have air filtration (MERV13 filtration)
- All systems will be designed to accommodate MERV 13 filters. Last summer, the board receiving a presentation from a firm who consulted with ASHRAE on best practices, which assisted our development of these strategies. The attached graphics illustrate the effectiveness of MERV rating on various micron levels.
- Provide Cooling
- Many district buildings do not have cooling, including AHS Gymnasium and BES Gymnasium. All buildings, when bond projects are complete, will have cooling.
- Digitally controlled, with remote access:
- DDC controls allow the district to monitor and respond to conditions in HVAC equipment and building spaces. Control points are added to fans, dampers, Co2 monitors, thermostats, etc. These data points are programmed to respond to the needs of spaces. For example, if Co2 levels rise in a classroom, the program will call for outside air louvers to increase outside air and return air louvers to reduce return air.
- Commissioned and functioning within a close temperature swing
- HVAC systems can be incredibly complicated, especially with the addition of DDC controls and efficiency requirements. The district has hired independent third-party consultants to test and verify that the system is not only installed correctly, but operates as it is intended.
- Air Changes:
District-wide Safety and Security
- Security enhancements
District-wide Technology Upgrades
- Tech infrastructure with enhanced internet connectivity
Additional Upgrades
- Bathrooms renovation
- Accessibility
Updates
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
DW HVAC Upgrades | Transportation and Maintenance
- The builder continues to make progress.
- Split system units are in place and connected throughout office spaces in both the Transportation and Maintenance buildings.
- There are also grills placed and protected throughout those same office spaces.
- Equipment dampers have been placed at the mezzanine at the Transportation building and duct runs at the shop areas of the Maintenance building are complete with refrigerant fan systems.
- The project is on track to be complete this fall.
Photo Updates
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District-Wide
Bond Oversight Committee
MEMBERS
- Curtis Bacon
- Parent
- Community Member
- Professor
- ASD Budget Committee Member
- Jill Franko
- Parent
- ASD Board Member
- 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
- Julie Thomas
- ASD Administrative Assistant
- Ryan Schnobrich
- Parent
- Community Member
- Internal Auditor
- Scott Whitman
- ASD Director of Business Services
- Dustin Way
- Parent
- Community Member
- Local Business Owner (Self-employed)
- Melissa Cropper
- Parent
- Community Member
- Local Business Owner
- Kristin Milligan
- Parent
- Community Member
- Executive Director of Community Volunteer Network
- 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
DBOC Minutes 3.10.21
DBOC Minutes 5.19.21
DBOC Minutes 7.21.21
DBOC Minutes 11.17.21
DBOC Minutes 1.19.22
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 + TRAILS 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
TRAILS 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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