Lopez School successful in bond request in election

Lopez Island School officials and board directors have expressed appreciation to the Lopez and Decatur communities for their vote of support and approval of the Lopez School capital projects bond.

November 12, 2014 12:37 pm
Lobos thank voters for passing the school bond.
Lobos thank voters for passing the school bond.

Submitted by Lopez Island School District

Lopez Island School officials and board directors have expressed appreciation to the Lopez and Decatur communities for their vote of support and approval of the Lopez School capital projects bond. With the approximately 65 percent approval, the district will now begin the work of addressing the much-needed repairs, renovations and updating of its aging facilities.

School officials have made a commitment to the community, and to the students and staff, to not only bring the facilities up to safety, health and code standards, but to also bring the facilities up to current educational standards – creating facilities that support and inspire students to excel. The district will begin planning immediately for the next steps, including developing a design process that engages a project advisory team that will include community, staff and students. They have also begun  the process of developing an overall timeline for the project.

“We are committed to spending wisely, these precious resources entrusted to us, and we will not forget those voices that have expressed concerns about how we will accomplish this project,” declared Superintendent Bill Evans. “We will continue to do our best to address those concerns and, with the help of project professionals, work prudently to manage this significant and complex program.”

District officials will also work to keep the community advised and involved throughout the project, including a special board meeting that was held on Monday, Nov. 10,  at which the board and school team began this multi-year effort.

“Your support of our students, families, is an inspiration,” said School Board Chairman John Helding. “The positive energy in the school hallways and classrooms is palpable, and much gratitude is being expressed for this vote of support and belief in our Lopez Schools. Thank you for your involvement in this issue, for making this major contribution, and for all you do in helping our community, our village, to raise exceptional young people.”