At its September 10 meeting, the Board of Education heard an update about summer bond work from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. Because critical systems in some schools had to be shut down while they were being updated or replaced, 10 schools had to be vacated for the summer. Moving to a temporary location for the summer was an inconvenience for staff, students and families, but it was worth it as all 10 schools reopened on the target date of August 10! Thank you to the schools who hosted their colleagues from other schools during the summer renovation! Much of the summer work included roof repairs at several schools; the installation of vertical air handlers in some classrooms, which are much quieter and efficient; and upgrades of security and communications systems, which make schools safer. Sandburg Elementary School expanded its science room. Littleton High School was a beehive of activity with the construction of a new performance center, theatre upgrades, roof replacement and improvements to the ramp at the LPS Stadium. Drive by Runyon Elementary School to see them literally raise the roof to improve the structural integrity of the school.  

Planning is now taking place for bond projects scheduled for next summer. The current demand for construction labor is driving prices up, and keeping bond projects within budget has become a significant challenge. Some non-critical projects must be deferred for the time being until later in the bond or through the the district’s capital budget. All major elements of the bond will be completed; most deferred projects involve non-required fire sprinklers, some flooring, restroom improvements and some non-instructional space upgrades.

View the presentation to the Board to learn more.  

Thank you, LPS community!

Photo: Damon Runyon Elementary School gets a new roof through the bond program.