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1410 8th Ave

Longview, WA 98632

What’s happening

Draft proposal of $115 Million Capital Bond Measure

Six projects identified for a November 2019 bond measure

The Longview Public School Board identified six projects for a draft proposal $115 million capital bond measure at a board work session on March 19, 2019. The district has undergone a comprehensive information and input process, including holding ten staff and/or community meetings, to understand the community’s outlook and thoughts on school facilities. Guided by the information gathered, the following six projects rose to the top.

We value and invite your feedback. Here are some ways you can participate in the process:

Take the Thoughtexchange survey, open from March 20 – 27
- To participate in the Thoughtexchange in English click here.
- To participate in the Thoughtexchange in Spanish click here.
Email us at info@longviewschools.org
Attend a board meeting on March 25 or April 8

The board will review all the input and vote at the April 8 meeting to finalize the elements of a November 2019 capital bond measure.

Mint Valley Elementary

Projected cost: $43 million

Tear down the existing school and build a new school on the same property. The new school would be larger to accommodate expected future student population growth west of Longview. Classrooms would be updated with new technology and the building designed with modern safety and security features.

Northlake Elementary

Projected cost: $43 million

Tear down the existing school and build a new school on the same property. The new school would be larger and used for kindergarten through 5^th grade and possibly special education preschool students. Updated technology throughout classrooms will be installed along with a building design incorporating modern safety and security features.

Safety and Security (All Schools)

Projected cost: $4.2 million

The primary focus for each school is controlling foot traffic through front doors using “walled in” glass vestibules and security entrances. School secretaries will screen visitors who can be buzzed in from the entryway vestibule into the school’s main hallway through locked security doors. Updated lighting and security cameras will be deployed where needed.

Career Technical / Vocational Upgrades (RA Long & Mark Morris)

Projected cost: $8.4 million

Existing structures will be remodeled, new tools purchased and new trade curriculum opportunities offered to all high school students. These upgrades are in addition to the recently added pre-apprenticeship program at Mark Morris High School and the high-tech career technical/vocational center remodel currently underway at RA Long.

Large Maintenance Projects (All Schools)

Projected cost: $9.4 million

Many schools require significant repairs for leaking roofs, HVAC systems, electrical problems, boilers, plumbing, remodeling bathrooms and repairing concrete. Additionally, renovate or replace worn flooring, exterior siding and locker rooms. School grounds will see playground safety projects and security fencing where needed.

Memorial Stadium and Field

Projected cost: $7 million

Upgrade the main grandstand by repairing water and concrete damage. Install a new turf football/soccer field, new running track, new visitor’s bleachers, new lighting and scoreboard. Update and remodel the locker rooms along with repairing plumbing and heating problems.

March 19th, 2019|

Family Resource Center opens at Monticello

Teachers and support team members across the district are seeing a growing number of kids and families who lack a stable food source and/or housing. To help the kids and families the district opened a Family Resource Center at Monticello Middle School. The resource center gives parents a place to get help and connect with food, housing, mental health or other services. It doesn’t matter which school a child attends – the family resource center is open to help them. The resource center was put together through donations and did not require district funds.

The Daily News wrote a front page story about the resource center that published March 2. This is another example of the district putting extra effort towards helping our kids be successful.

The Family Resource Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 3 pm.

March 7th, 2019|

Application window open for Highly Capable student testing

Applications are now being accepted for the district’s annual Highly Capable Program identification process. To have a student evaluated for this program, parents/guardians give permission by completing the High Capable Permission Form and returning it to the student’s school. Permission forms are due Friday, March 15, 2019.

Cognitive Ability Testing (CogAT) will commence March-April 2019. The selection team will review student data April-May 2019. Testing results will be mailed in May 2019.

March 4th, 2019|

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