Ballard Elementary School Capital Project Plans

Ballard Elementary School

($8.1 million, estimated completion estimated completion in Aug. 2019)

• Construct six-classroom addition to accommodate growing student population
• Expand library media center
• Expand cafeteria capacity for student/community use
• Renovate music/art classrooms to improve student learning environment
• Create therapy suite to provide specialized spaces for learning support
• Renovate and increase public and staff restroom facilities
• Improve security at building entrance
• Renovate classrooms to support academic programs
• Construct separate bus and parent drop-off areas to improve student safety and efficient traffic patterns
• Add additional parking and improved exterior walkways

District-wide Improvements

• Improve building site safety: separate bus and parent drop-off areas, improve exterior walkways and lighting, increase parking capacity
• Ensure there are secure vestibules at each school building
• Upgrade kitchen equipment across district kitchens
• Relocate administrative center to existing space within high school
• Upgrade energy management systems to improve efficiencies
• Replace select roofing, windows, doors and flooring
• Update technology infrastructure and equipment to improve instructional program

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