Schools
Rockwood Ballot Issue to be Decided Thursday Evening
Language for any proposed April 3 ballot items must be certified next week, making tonight's Rockwood School District Board of Education meeting the deadline for a final decision about whether to place it there this spring.
Financial needs and finances in general has been the proverbial hovering cloud over for a year or more. While Rockwood's board of education directors on a Nov. 11 ballot, discussion at the group's last meeting Jan. 5 did not rule it for the April 3 ballot. But now the discussion carries with it a $43 million price tag.
Due to next week's deadline for certifying language for April 3 ballot items, tonight's board of education meeting is the last one prior to that submission. So it's time for a final vote.
At the Jan. 5 board of education meeting, much of the presentation time by Rockwood department heads and the resulting discussion with board directors was about priorities of building maintenance issues.
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Just complying with the fire sprinkler codes in the following six schools is estimated at $1.95 million: Ballwin Elementary, Chesterfield Elementary, , , Rockwood South Middle, and Woerther Elementary.
Another high-cost item of nearly $4 million is roofing renovations and structural masonry repairs deemed to be necessary at Ballwin Elementary, Chesterfield Elementary, Ellisville Elementary, , , , , Rockwood Summit High and Woerther Elementary. The report indicates overflow protection is needed at these and other schools such as Uthoff Valley, Stanton Elementary, Marquette High, and the Center for Creative Learning.
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Fire alarm and electrical system upgrades are expected to need $1.2 million for , Crestview Middle, Eureka High, Eureka Elementary, Pond Elementary, , Marquette High and Rockwood Summit High.
A summary of other proposed projects on the bond-related list are:
PROJECT AMOUNT
$968,000 Flooring Replacement $5.5 million Mechanical System Replacements and Energy-Saving Initiatives $550,000 MSD Storm Water Compliance $558,000 Upgrades to Bleachers and Gym Flooring $1.48 million Safety Improvements for Play Area Surfaces and Parking $220,000 Safety Improvements for Play Fields $1.05 million Health and Wellness Facility Improvements $3.12 million Kitchen/Serving and Cafeteria Upgrades $3.5 million Elementary School/Early Childhood Space Needs $500,000 Library Renovations at Babler Elementary and Chesterfield Elementary $1 million Classroom Addition for Geggie Elementary $4.1 million Infrastructure Improvements at Ballwin Elementary, Chesterfield Elementary and Ellisville Elementary $1.6 million Locker Room Addition at Eureka High School $4 million Bond Project Resources (program manager and construction management, architects, engineering, materials testing, geotechnical exploration, surveying, permits, and administrative activities.) $7.5 million Technology, both instructional and infrastructure $500,000 Continguency
A list of proposed projects to be covered by a future bond total $43,410,000. Click here for a complete list of proposed 2012 Bond Issue Package items.
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