What Will the Bond Address?

Preserve and modernize the 45-year-old Newport High School (Estimated Local Cost $46.3M / Estimated State Assistance: $17.7M)

Recommended Improvements:

Replace aged HVAC units with energy efficient systems
Replace failing roof
Improve safety and security
Renovate and improve the original library, commons, stage and band areas
Significant upgrades to career and technical spaces to increase hands-on learning and industry preparation
Renovate instructional classrooms with energy efficient lights, durable finishes and necessary classroom technology
Modernize and upgrade science labs and associated spaces
Improve existing main gym with new acoustic panels and ceiling, renovate original locker rooms
Enlarge student health, career guidance and office support spaces
Construct an auxiliary gym and associated spaces to address student and community demand
Improve parking lot and plaza areas with new asphalt, ADA pathways, and lighting
Improve outdoor practice areas and grass playfields