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This project addresses academic needs and basics that students need to learn: reliable heating, working plumbing, dependable electricity, safety and accessibility. We kept only the updates the community told us were most important:

 

• Replace 60-year-old plumbing, HVAC and electrical

• Provide fire safety systems

• Separate, secure entrances

• Remove asbestos

• Make the school ADA accessible – Everyone will be able to access our school

 

The proposed bond project creates a unified K–12 campus by combining modern upgrades with new construction. The plan includes remodeling 113,561 square feet of existing space and adding 8,500 square feet for a new kitchen and additional classrooms. Renovations are organized into light, medium, and heavy remodels to address HVAC and electrical upgrades, code compliance, ADA accessibility, security, safety, and classroom improvements.

 

• Elementary (Pre-K–6): Housed in the original 1938 portion of DCJ/SHS, with its own secure entrance and vestibule.

• Middle & High School (7–12): Located in the 1966 addition, with a separate secure entrance and vestibule.

 

Additional improvements include a  playground for elementary students and a dedicated drop-off lane to improve traffic flow and student safety. Students and staff will also benefit from shared resources including a media center, cafeteria, auditorium, and gymnasiums, creating a safe, efficient, and collaborative learning environment for all grade levels.

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