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
Program Update
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
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
Photos
Updates
Current Activities
CM|GC proposals were received on 7/9/19. Three firms proposed, Adroit Construction Co., Outlier Construction, and S+B James Construction. The scoring committee reviewed proposals and extended interviews to Adroit and S+B James. Interviews have been scheduled for on 8/8/19. Additionally, G2 Consultants began hazardous material testing and GRI conducted onsite borings to take soil samples.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
The district will interview and select a CM|GC partner and begin the pre-design phase.
Highlights
Receiving and scoring proposals for CM|GC services.
Ashland Middle School
Project Scope
- Replace/rebuild Ashland Middle 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
Photos
Updates
Current Activities
Construction Manager | General Contractor (CM|GC) proposals were received on 7/9/19. Two firms proposed, Adroit Construction Co. and S+B James Construction. The scoring committee reviewed proposals until 7/26/19, with both firms extended an interview. Both firms will be interviewed on 8/14/19. Additionally, G2 Consultants began hazardous material testing and GRI conducted onsite borings to take soil samples.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
The district will interview and select a CM|GC partner and begin the pre-design phase.
Highlights
Receiving and scoring proposals for CM|GC services.
Walker Elementary School
Project Scope
- Comprehensive renovation at Walker
- Seismic upgrades for Walker
Timeline
Updates
Grants
Walker Elementary School was awarded a Seismic Rehabilitation Grant. This is great news for the District and fits well with the current design and construction plan. ZCS has been assisting the District with this effort and recently provided the team the following:
• Seismic Program, general overview
• Applications submitted in behalf of the District
• Suggested course of action for buildings not awarded a grant
• Overview of Walker Elementary School and plan on incorporating into the larger project at the school
Ashland High School
Project Scope
- Accessibility and flexibility upgrades for Ashland HS Humanities and Science
- Seismic upgrade for Ashland HS Humanities and Science
Timeline
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
Stay up to date with Ashland School District
2019-20 Important Dates:
August 26: First Day of School for the following:
Grades 1-8 (1/2 Day) for Grades 1 through 6 and new 7th-8th grade students.
Grades 9-12 (1/2 Day) for 9th and new 10th-12th grade students.
John Muir - Kindergarten
August 27: First Full Day of School for all students.
September 3: Kindergarten start date (Bellview, Helman, Walker)
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 3: Winter Break (return to school Monday 1/6/2020)
March 23-27: Spring Break
May 29 - High School Graduation
June 5: Last Day of School (1/2 Day) for all students
When do we find out who our kids teacher is at Helman?
So is half day 12:30?
July Newsletter | Ashland Bond Promisehmkco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ASD-Newsletter-July-2019.pdf
Welcome Back!!Welcome Back! We are officially John Muir Outdoor School! Come visit our new "little library" in our courtyard and help with some back to school clean up on 8/24! More details to come...
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Community Involvement
We encourage community input throughout the process of these projects, as your voice makes a difference!
Below are a couple of ways to get involved, with forms available to download.
Please bring completed forms to the Ashland School District office, or email to Laurie.Rooper@ashland.k12.or.us