As reported in The Columbian (“Clark County districts look to future as they plan schools,” published Dec. 4, 2016), it is more expensive to build schools than to build homes. Reasons for this include the size of the facility; the diversity of spaces in a school (gyms, science labs, arts spaces and more); regulatory factors; and fees associated with the architects, engineers, consultants and contractors who are involved in school construction projects.
The district conducted an extensive community-engagement effort to determine the scope of need and develop the bond plan while balancing careful consideration of the needs with a desire to keep tax rates stable. The district’s board of directors approved the plan and bond amount at its Nov. 8, 2016, board meeting.
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For construction-related questions, call 360-313-1040 or send an email to the planning office.
For general questions about bonds and levies, call 360-313-1230 or send an email to the communications office.