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FEATURE
February 16, 2010
Bond
Issue
Update
b. a.
c. d.
Bond issue blueprints finished, contruction underway
A
fter a long and exhausting battle for teachers and taxpayers alike, progress has finally begun on renovations for East and other schools throughout the district. Replacing the soccer and football field turf was the first project to be undertaken, and was completed last summer. Julie Hedrick, Director of Design and Construction, said, “The tennis courts will begin (construction) in the spring. The new construction will start this summer with utility relocation. The gym and pool construction will be the first phase of the improvements.” Blueprints have been drawn of these modifications, and all work is expected to be completed by August 2012.
Among these plans is the conversion of Roosevelt Auditorium into a lecture hall, while upgrading the existing auditoriums. Not all changes are as large in scale. All restrooms will be renovated, along with the clock and intercom systems, and upgrades will be done on the library and FACS suite. Other East projects include construction of a new practice gym, pool, and a fine arts building with a music studio and a 750-seat theatre that will also function as a FEMA shelter. This $9,150,000 project renovations will be completed in several phases and will be accessible to this school year’s freshman.
block west of Central and Hillside, behind
A. Theater in Fine Arts building
C. Overall plan
B. Swimming pool
D. Lecture hall
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I can’t experience all the Bond issue changes, I’m a little irritated, but I’m fine with it because someone else will be able to enjoy it. Joseph Thompson, soph.
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I think it would be nice to have a swimming pool so the swim team doesn’t have to practice at other places. Shawna Briscoe, fr.