Kent School District September 13, 2019
Promises Made Promises Kept. Your tax dollars at work.
As our new school year begins, our Capital Planning team is hard at work on bond and levy projects.

We are investing in our community’s assets – our students and schools.
Completed Projects
Kent-Meridian
  • The first synthetic baseball field in our district is ready to play ball!
  • Tennis courts are complete with a new equipment storage shed.
  • Practice fields are complete, and limited to school use only while new grass is growing.
Cedar Valley
Multipurpose room is complete, a final inspection is in progress and school has full use of building.
Soos Creek
Multipurpose room is complete, a final inspection is in progress and school has full use of building.
Kentwood Tennis Courts
Resurfacing and new equipment storage shed are complete.

Neely O'Brien HVAC
Installation is complete, a final inspection is in progress.
Dumpster Platforms at All Schools
Wood dumpster platforms were replaced with aluminum platforms.

Sunrise HVAC
Installation is complete, a final inspection is in progress.
New School Construction Updates
New Valley School at the Kent Mountain View Site
Design phase is 50 percent complete and demolition of site is underway.
Construction scheduled to begin in May 2020 and finish in fall 2021.
New Academy Campus at Old Panther Lake Site
Building demolition is complete and site work is in progress.
Construction scheduled to begin in May 2020 and finish in fall 2021.
Projects in Process
Northwood Fields
Project is 90 percent complete. The softball field is ready for seeding and the baseball field is receiving top sand.
Cedar Heights Science Labs
Architect has been selected and design phase is scheduled to begin this fall. Construction dates are pending permitting.

Daniel Elementary Heating System Replacement
Design began this year with installation expected in the summer of 2020.

Grass Lake Energy Management System (DDC Controls)
Design phase begins in October and scheduling begins after plans are approved.

Horizon Elementary BacNet Upgrade
Design of this exterior building and parking lot lighting system will begin in spring 2019.

Meeker Field
Permits in progress with bidding scheduled for spring, construction will begin in summer 2020.

Meridian Elementary Heating System Replacement
Design began this year with installation expected in the summer of 2020.

Maintenance Storage on Administration Campus
Project is 75 percent complete and scheduled to open in December.
Multipurpose Rooms in Process
Pine Tree
Construction began in August, scheduled to open in July 2020.
Fairwood
Construction began in July, scheduled to open in June 2020.
Lake Youngs
Design phase began this spring, construction is scheduled to begin in June 2020 and finish in June 2021.

Meridian Elementary
Currently in the second design phase, scheduled to open in spring or summer 2021.

Springbrook
Design phase began this spring, construction is scheduled to begin in June 2020 and finish in June 2021.
Technology Levy Update
One-to-One (1:1) Program
We've achieved the 1:1 student-to-device ratio at all grade levels, adjusting where needed based on student enrollment and needs. Partnership continues with our Teaching and Learning teams to provide ongoing professional learning on technology integration and digital citizenship strategies through the addition of three Digital Learning Coaches. 

Infrastructure Enhancements
We have completed the implementation of an integrated library system (ILS) to enhance students’ access to library books and materials, improve centralized tracking and inventory of library assets, and increase operational efficiencies. 

Interactive Technology
Interactive Promethean panels and enhanced audio systems have been installed in all middle and high school classrooms. Elementary schools are receiving their panels and audio systems throughout the school year, empowering more of our students to engage in learning in new ways.

Professional Learning Opportunities
This summer, approximately 70 instructional staff members attended the Promethean Summit, a full-day conference-style professional learning opportunity for teachers and administrators. Attendees participated in workshops centered around engaging today’s digital learners, creating collaborative work spaces and transforming the learning environment to support the needs of the contemporary classroom.
View All Projects and Anticipated Start Dates
Project schedules are tentative and may be adjusted based on cost, weather, student schedules, and other unforeseen conditions.

Check the status of bond and levy projects on our website.