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The support system for the foundation at L.P. Waters is deteriorating, according to inspection and analysis by structural engineers.
The Nov. 2022 bond proposal is a pared-down version of the previous bond issue from May. The smaller bond significantly reduces the tax impact and the number of projects. Here is a side-by-side comparison:
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Who developed the bond proposal?
Greenville Middle School and L.P. Waters have been identified as the top needs in GISD. Over the course of several months, a Citizens’ Advisory Committee studied enrollment growth trends, campus capacity, district financial analysis, various project options and cost analysis, along with a public community survey. They delivered a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for a May bond. The committee was made of 47 members, including parents, district staff, business owners, and other Greenville community members identified the district’s top facilities needs.
When voters rejected the bond, GISD leaders and community members gathered feedback. They concluded it would be wise to drop all projects except Greenville Middle School and L.P. Waters Early Childhood Education Center as the top two projects from the five projects on the original bond.
The public was invited to a series of visioning meetings to discuss design ideas for a GMS and L.P. Waters. Attendees shared their input on topics such as building floor plans, exterior design and the best ways to honor the legacy of Carver High School.
These designs are a result of the feedback gathered from the community:
Greenville Middle School – location, capacity and infrastructure
Where would the new campus be located?
It would be located on a 25.13-acre site that is already owned by the district. It would replace the current facility, which is 72 years old and is over capacity.
What is the capacity of the proposed new middle school, compared with the current middle school?
The new middle school would be able to serve 1,400 students in grades 6-8. It would be approximately 240,000 square feet. The current middle school serves approximately 800 students and is over its functional capacity. It is 142,000 square feet.
How would drivers access the campus?
Infrastructure and road development are part of the bond budget for the middle school. There would be three points of access to the site:
1. From Wellington: Developers of the subdivision that is planned to the west of the site will provide an access road through the subdivision that leads directly from Wellington to the campus
2. From Ridgecrest: Hunt Regional Medical Center has agreed to provide direct access from their property to the middle school site from Ridgecrest.
3. Connecting Nevada: An addition to Nevada would allow it to run through the site, giving it clear access from Ridgecrest to Shelby. This would avoid requiring drivers to wind through the residential area.
L.P. Waters – location, capacity and infrastructure
Where would the new campus be located?
It would be located on the 10.5-acre current site that is already owned by the district. It would be relocated toward the back of the property, allowing for safer parking and drop off. It would replace the current facility, which is 72 years old and has structural issues that will need to be addressed in the near future.
What is the capacity of the proposed replacement campus for L.P. Waters, compared with the current school?
The new L.P. Waters would have the capacity to serve 500 students, ages 3 and 4. Currently, L.P. Waters serves approximately 400 students.
What are the costs of portable classrooms?
Portable classrooms cost ~$100,000 per unit, not including power or running water. They are not considered a good long-term solution for campuses.
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