In May, voters approved a bond issue to construct a new elementary school and a permanent improvement levy to assist with the maintenance of our facilities – Thank you!

We have taken many important steps and completed several tasks in the facilities planning and development process including the following:

• Procurement of bond and construction legal counsel

• Issued Bonds to fund the project

• Selected the project delivery method

• Procurement of architect/engineering design services

• Procurement of construction management services

• Developed design phase and construction phase timelines in consultation with legal, design, and construction management professionals

• Ongoing engagement of staff, parents, community members, Board members, architects, engineers, and officials from local, county, and state entities in a collaborative design phase process

The energy and excitement for the project is outstanding and very much appreciated. At this time, we remain on track and committed to the timeline shared with our community during the Issue 3 campaign. Certainly, it would be nice to have a new school right now; however, responsibly designing and constructing such an important facility takes time and great attention to detail. The school facilities construction process is significantly controlled by State law and the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for districts that operate under OFCC programs - as we do with the Expedited Local Partnership Program. Ensuring the design and construction quality is done so at a quality level, while also controlling costs, remains a very important part of the process. 

Community members, staff members, Board members, students, and other professionals will continue to come together over the next several months to inform the process and design our elementary school to support the Bloom-Carroll learners for generations to come.

Please continue to visit our facilities planning website for further information and updates.