2022 Bond - Paola USD 368

http://www.tncontentexchange.com/news/local/no-3-paola-school-bond/article_26d8a500-deab-5481-9d04-7ff0a7c51980.html PAOLA -- Shortly after the August primary election in 2022, Paola USD 368 conducted a mail-ballot election in September asking voters to approve a $40 million school bond to address end-of-life issues at each of the district's aging buildings. The bond proposal narrowly failed by 77 votes, with 1,506 "Yes" votes (48.75 percent) and 1,583 "No" votes (51.25 percent). The needs at the buildings didn't go away though, and school district leaders and school board members are now targeting a fall 2023 bond proposal.District officials gathered community feedback about the failed bond from an online Google document survey and a community bond discussion meeting Nov. 29 at Sunflower Elementary. They now hope to modify the next bond proposal to better fit what the public will support, and school board members have also emphasized the importance of better communicating the needs of the district to local community members before the next bond proposal. School board members plan to map out the details during a work session Thursday, Jan. 5.Some of the biggest proposed changes at Cottonwood Elementary include reconfiguration of the drop-off drive and additional parking, a new early childhood center addition featuring two classrooms, updates to HVAC and utilities, and upgrades to flooring and the playground. Similar upgrades are planned at Sunflower Elementary, including improvements to flooring, plumbing, lighting, playground, and media center ceiling. At Paola Middle School, one of the biggest proposed changes is relocating the existing media center to open up the commons area, where school administrators have struggled to find enough space for lunch and other activities. Proposed design plans show the media center could be moved to the west and placed alongside a new art classroom, or the media center could be expanded to fill the entire space, and the existing art room could be remodeled. Other planned improvements at the middle school include HVAC and kitchen updates, as well as upgrades to flooring, plumbing, electrical and lighting. The highlight of the planned improvements at Paola High School is the proposed career and technical education addition in the southeast portion of the school. Other planned improvements at the high school include updates to the commons restroom, HVAC, flooring, and clock system, as well as upgrades to the theater lighting, ceilings and lighting throughout the building. _________________________________________________________ As of July 12, 2022, the Paola USD 368 board has approved issuing a $40 million bond issue referendum scheduled for September 8, 2022 bond election. The bond calls to construct new section for the elementary onto the high school including career and technical education addition, renovations and modernization of learning spaces, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades Paola Middle School, renovations and modernization of learning spaces mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades Sunflower Elementary, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades playground upgrades, soft play surface Cottonwood Elementary, pre-K classroom addition reconfigured and expanded car pickup lanes additional parking for school and baseball/softball complex, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, playground upgrades, soft play surface districtwide, and roofing replacements, exterior maintenance asphalt replacement turf replacement when at end of life Owners contingency.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.