Central Curry
School District 1
A rigorous and relevant education for each and every student
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
Projects
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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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Rebuilding North Medford High School Gymnasium: Restoring Facilities for Athletics and Physical Education
Medford School District continues to forge ahead capitalizing on every opportunity to encourage the process of restoring useable space for athletics and physical education on the NMHS campus. While the recently contracted gym rebuild design team including Arkitek: Architecture and Design in collaboration with Integrus Architecture focus on the ongoing structural review and preliminary design development, MSD is pursuing a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) just east of the existing gymnasium. Understanding the complexity of the evaluation, design and rebuild of what remains of the previous gym, utilizing the short construction duration of a PEMB provides the best opportunity for restoration of useable space by the start of the 2025/2026 school year. Contractors interested in bidding the project were afforded the opportunity to meet on site at NMHS last week to discuss design/construction parameters and to review site conditions in anticipation of bidding on the project. Proposals for the new interim gymnasium were received this week including details on construction of a 100’x140’ covered steel structure. This space will serve NMHS while the evaluation and imminent rebuild of the existing gym develops.
Rebuilding North Medford High School Gymnasium: Transitioning Behind the Scenes
With demolition and debris removal now complete, the site may appear quiet—but critical work is actively underway behind the scenes. This stage in the process is essential to laying the groundwork for a successful rebuild.
Now that the collapsed structure has been cleared, Outlier Construction will begin shoring the remaining structure and weatherproofing the exposed areas to prevent further damage from rain. These protective measures are key to stabilizing the building and preparing it for reconstruction.
At the same time, structural engineers representing both the Medford School District and the PACE Insurance Trust are conducting detailed assessments of the remaining building. Their work will confirm whether additional damage occurred during the roof collapse and help define the final reconstruction scope.
Meanwhile, the design team—led by Arkitek: Architecture and Design in collaboration with Integrus Architecture—has officially begun the design phase. On April 30, the District will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Construction Manager | General Contractor (CM|GC), the final core member of the project team.
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Culver SD | We’re excited to share that the drawings and specifications for the upcoming seismic improvements to the existing Gym are now 90% complete! This important project will strengthen and preserve a beloved piece of campus history while enhancing student and community safety for years to come. Construction is set to begin this summer.
AMITY SD | Soriano Floor Finishing is making headway in the high school’s new competition gym with freshly installed hardwood floors. Across campus, MC Interiors is completing the new staircases in the middle school addition. These are important steps in the larger project to expand and modernize Amity’s facilities. The work may seem routine, but it’s a clear sign that the upgraded shared campus is coming together — with attention to detail and strong craftsmanship leading the way.
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