Bond

The Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC), comprised of parents and community members, spent two years studying 5 and 10-year student enrollment forecasts, facilities audits (ages, conditions, eligibility for state matching funds, and programmatic needs at each school), the results of 440 executive-style phone surveys, and feedback from students, staff, families, and our community (Town Halls, webinars, Thought Exchanges, surveys, focus groups, staff meetings...). Their goal was to ensure our District remains good stewards of our taxpayer dollars by taking care of our current investments, while also addressing important facility needs for students, staff, and community.

In June 2023, the FAC presented a recommendation to the Board of Directors to run a Bond in February 2024 to address the following priorities: renovating and expanding Chattaroy Elementary, renovating Riverside Elementary, Riverside High, Independent Scholars Program, and the Riverside Early Learning Center, and completing the  renovation of Riverside Middle.

See the FULL LIST OF PROJECT COSTS BY BUILDING. 

You may also check out a more concise list of projects below:

Chattaroy Elementary Updates and Improvements  

Capacity: add six classrooms to bring 5th grade back to the school and accommodate future growth 

Safety updates: single, secure entryway, parking lot circulation and lighting updates,  fire system update 

Updates and improvements: updated kitchen and expanded cafeteria, music room

Building system updates: heating and cooling system, floors, ceiling, lighting 

$11,946,434 BOND FUNDING + $5,600,566 EXPECTED STATE MATCH = TOTAL $17,550,000 

 

Riverside Early Learning Center  

Safety updates: ADA accessibility, updated restrooms, and parent pickup area improvements 

Update building systems: water heater, heating and cooling systems 

$470,000 BOND FUNDING 

 

Riverside Elementary Renovations and Improvements 

Safety updates: single, secure entryway; renovate and update classrooms to replace annex (outdated portables); replace fire sprinkler system 

Building system updates: heating and cooling, secure doors and windows, flooring, roof 

$15,954,254 BOND FUNDING + $5,145,756 EXPECTED STATE MATCH = TOTAL $21,100,000 

 

Riverside High School Renovations and Improvements

Safety updates: single, secure entryway; parking lot and lighting updates; secure doors and windows 

Updates and improvements: kitchen and expanded cafeteria/commons/performing arts venue; add an auxiliary gym with seating for 250; resurface the track; update classrooms, library, science labs, vocational shops, weightroom, locker rooms, and fitness center 

Building system updates: heating and cooling, lighting, ceilings, flooring, and lockers 

$23,140,055 BOND FUNDING + $9,856,945 EXPECTED STATE MATCH = TOTAL $33,000,000 

 

Riverside Independent Scholar Program (ISP) 

Safety updates: single, secure entryway; parking lot and lighting updates; secure doors and windows 

Classroom updates: lighting, flooring, furniture, ceilings, windows, and multipurpose room 

Building system updates: heating and cooling, paint, flooring

$1,920,000 BOND FUNDING

 

Riverside Middle School Construction Completion 

Building system updates: heating and cooling, lighting, flooring, plumbing, sprinkler, roof  

Construction completion: full kitchen; renovate 1983 wing with updated classrooms and lockers 

Career and Technical Education: update science and career and technical education labs and classrooms

$15,500,000 BOND FUNDING 

 

Security and Instructional Technology 

Safety and security system updates: door locks, badge system, security cameras, emergency communications services 

Student, staff and classroom technology 

$4,000,000 BOND FUNDING ($400,000 YEARLY FOR 10 YEARS)