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A district with heart... developing minds
Bond program
This bond ensures students have the opportunity to learn in a safe, up-to-date environment, and preserve school facilities as long term assets.
Dayton is a growing community that values a strong educational system with a rural sense of caring and teamwork, and therefore has been supportive of their schools which have an enrollment of about 1,015 students. The buildings were built in 1936, 1950, 1969, and 2010. Bonds approved for infrastructure improvements in 1999 and 2009 increased capacity, which improved the educational offerings.
While District staff prioritize maintaining current facilities so that they are safe and productive learning environments, many structures are in need of significant repairs and maintenance that cannot be accomplished within the regular operating budget. The District will use the bond funds and grants to finance basic large-scale repairs, remove safety hazards, and make schools more energy efficient which will reduce facility operating expenses and allow more funds to be spent on education.
Program Update
Projects
Info and updates
- Seismic upgrades
- Accessibility
- Fire Alarm
- Remove, dispose of asbestos
- Repair, replace damaged flooring, ceilings, and roofs
- Safety and security enhancements
- Technology connectivity, Security cameras, re-configuring offices and entry, fencing, gates, key card access
- HVAC and mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades
- Replace inefficient windows, insulation, and lighting with energy efficient alternative
- Renovate, reconfigure, and construct additions to libraries and classrooms
The school assessment is provided by the Architect and Engineers. Deficiencies and safety will be part of the design process. Decision making is ultimately the Board who is assisted by HMK, design professionals, and District committees.
- Accessibility
- Fire Alarm
- Remove, dispose of asbestos
- Repair, replace damaged flooring, ceilings, and roofs
- Safety and security enhancements
- Technology connectivity, Security cameras, re-configuring offices and entry, fencing, gates, key card access
- HVAC and mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades
- Replace inefficient windows, insulation, and lighting with energy efficient alternative
- Renovate, reconfigure, and construct additions to libraries and classrooms
- Replace JH/HS old gym bleachers, track surface, and add parking to JH/HS gymnasium
- Replace JH/HS science building roof
ZCS Engineering is processing the Seismic Upgrade application, which will be due in January.
The application is the District’s opportunity to sell the project to the grant committee. Locations that serve the local community, locations with historical value, and locations that have other uses (shelter, etc.) all receive more attention. This component can really be valuable during the review process and ZCS encourages detailed dialogue with respect to the importance of the building in the community.
Additionally, another item the District is contributing that will strengthen their application is the inclusion of letter(s) of support from community members. ZCS feels that acknowledging the awareness of the facilities deficiencies and the benefits of seismic retrofit will strengthen the chances of being awarded a grant. They anticipate that this round there will be 2x-3x as many applications as there is money available.
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2nd Update:
The Dayton School Board meeting for December has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place December 19, 2019. A Board Work Session will begin at 5:30 followed by the Regular meeting starting at 6:45 PM in the District Board room
The Student Success Act survey is still open! Please take a minute to fill it out.
Tomorrow, marks the loss of Dewey Sullivan. 13 years ago. The picture below is Trish and I and Dewey and Vera. When we first came to Oregon, in 1990, I taught science with Dewey in Dayton, Oregon. Dewey was an iconic football coach. We quickly became friends. Dewey was a dedicated environmentalist. When he retired: he gave me his "folders." His key issue: was human overpopulation and he had newspaper clippings going back to the 1970s. Some in Dayton: were not too crazy about Johnny B. teaching in Dayton. I was a tree hugger. But: Dewey always defended me. He loved his family. He loved Dayton. He loved the natural world. I loved him. We would go to Opal Creek together and talks about wildlife and he would come down with his wife, Vera, to see our young girls. I will never forget him sitting on the floor as Jillian and Jenna put bows in his hair. He was a common sense environmentalist and the winningest football coach in Oregon. The first year I was teaching, I had kids doing reaction papers. I got some push back. So, Dewey walks into my room and says, "Hey John, several players have to stay after school to do these reactions papers and miss practice?" I explained what they were. He said, "good idea." I will make sure the boys come in to do their work! SO: think of Dewey tomorrow and be thankful he was in your life! He passed 13 years ago. November 8, 2006. He coached in Dayton for over 40 years.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2967017553312931&set=a.185528568128524&type=3&theater
Congratulations to our Varsity Soccer Girls for making the 1st Round of State Playoff's. They play tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 5th, against St. Mary's School @ US Cellular Field in Medford, OR. 4 pm.
Dayton High School is bringing back the Serpentine Parade! Come out and support our kids!
*Note a slight time change then previously posted*
Dear Dayton Community,
Over the last two months serving as your Interim Superintendent, I have learned that Dayton School District and its community is truly a family - a family with values and traditions that are deeply rooted to place, and a family that looks ahead with enthusiasm.
With the passage of the Student Success Act (SSA) by the state legislature in Spring of 2019, we will be applying for significant additional funding from the state’s Student Investment Account in January/February. This could mean an additional $600,000 infusion for Dayton next school year, benefiting all our students and improving their educational experience.
The state has designated four key areas for the additional funding:
1. Increased instructional time
2. Student health and safety
3. Class size reduction
4. Well-rounded learning opportunities
With this exciting opportunity before us, we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey linked below. This information will help guide us in setting priorities and using the additional monies within state guidelines. The survey window will close November 1st.
English Student Success Act Survey: forms.gle/LuizBYZaYQh6W1Zn8
Spanish Student Success Act Survey:
forms.gle/SfB79RkxNurP1whZA
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brian Recht
Interim Superintendent
