Watervliet Public Schools is seeking approval of a May 2 ballot issue, a $29.9M bond for improvements to the district schools. The Watervliet Board of Education approved the bond language in a special meeting on Jan. 23, 2023.
This bond proposal focuses on three key areas:
Safety and Security
•New secure building entrance at the Middle School
•Classroom door hardware upgrades
•New security doors
•Redesign and replacement of the parking lot at the HS campus to improve safety and traffic flow
Aging Buildings
•Restroom remodeling, improving ADA access
•Mechanical upgrades, water heater replacement
•New classroom space for the W.A.Y. program
•Resurface track and construct new concessions, restroom and storage building
Educational Programming / Learning Environments
•Addition of STEM classrooms for hands-on learning at the elementary schools
•Addition of STEM / Robotics classroom for hands-on learning at the Middle / High School
•Cafeteria, auxiliary gym and weight room addition
•Science lab improvements
•Selective furniture replacements
For more information regarding the specific details of the project, visit: https://www.watervlietps.org/o/wps/page/2023-facilities-project-information.
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