- Erect a two-story, secure and enclosed structure on the Enumclaw High School campus
that will replace aging classrooms, the library, science labs, music
facility, auditorium and gymnasium. This replacement structure would
dovetail into the remodeled commons, offices, and art and automotive
wing (2000) creating a more secure facility for students, guests and
staff.
- Build a new, two-story Black Diamond Elementary School at the current location, replacing the aging structure and bringing students and staff together under one roof for a safe and uniform learning environment.
This bond
proposes renewing the existing bond that built Thunder Mountain Middle
School. In October 2014, the tax rate for the existing bond was
$1.60/$1000 of home value. The bond that is being proposed will be at a
rate of $1.60/$1000 of home value – not one penny more. Renewing the bond that
built TMMS will generate $68,555,000. Because of the
high need, these two projects (Enumclaw High School and Black Diamond
Elementary School) also qualify for $18.1 million in state
construction match money. The total budget combining these two funding
sources would be $86,655,000.
The bond measure will need a 60% supermajority to pass. Once the
measure is approved, the school district will finalize plans and begin
to seek building permits. Construction at both facilities will begin
in July 2016. Black Diamond Elementary School will be completed in
September 2017. Enumclaw High School will be completed over two phases
with the first phase completed in September 2017 and the second phase
completed in September 2018.
More information about the bond is available on the Enumclaw School District web site.
