On May 13, voters will decide on a proposed bond not to exceed $8,750,000 aimed at addressing urgent facility needs within Randolph Public Schools. This bond is $1 million less than the previous proposal, reflecting our commitment to community feedback and fiscal responsibility.

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Key Enhancements 

Improved Safety and Security

Secure Vestibule at the Elementary School: Enhancing entry protocols to ensure student and staff safety.

New Storm Shelter: Providing a safe space for students in the CTE building during severe weather events.

Fire Safety Upgrades: Installing modern fire sprinklers and alarm systems.

 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classrooms

New CTE Building: Replacing the aging Agriculture building with a versatile space for current and future career preparation classes, including shop, welding, construction, and agriculture programs.

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Preservation of the Elementary School

• Electrical System Update: Modernizing outdated electrical infrastructure to provide enough classroom outlets for today's technology.

• Energy-Efficient Windows: Installing new windows to improve efficiency and comfort.

• HVAC Replacement: Upgrading the original boiler to a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.

• Restroom Additions: Adding a girls' restroom on the second floor and an additional boys' restroom on the first floor.

 

More Efficient Student Services

• Serving Kitchen: Reducing lost classroom time and the need for busing by adding a serving kitchen within the school.

 

Gymnasium Improvements

• Climate Control: Adding fans and air conditioning to the Randolph Senior High gym to enhance the environment for events and activities.

 

These improvements are designed to create a safer, more efficient, and future-ready learning environment for all K-12 students in our district.

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Why are these improvements necessary?

For more detailed information on the need for each project component, please refer to our Facility Audit Reports.

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The proposed bond for Randolph Public Schools addresses critical facility needs to ensure a safe, efficient, and modern learning environment. Here's why these changes are necessary:

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Efficiency and Preservation

• Aging Infrastructure: The Elementary School, constructed in the early 1960s, requires significant updates. Essential systems such as electrical service, HVAC, and plumbing are nearing the end of their lifespan. Notably, the original boiler is obsolete, with replacement parts no longer available.

• Restroom Limitations: The absence of a girls' restroom on the second floor and having only one boys' restroom on the first floor present supervision and accessibility challenges, reducing valuable class time. Additionally, existing restrooms do not comply with ADA standards, and the plumbing infrastructure is outdated.

• Inefficient Lunch Logistics: Elementary students currently travel daily to the high school for lunch, disrupting their learning schedule, particularly during colder months when additional time is needed for preparation.

 

Safety and Security

• Visitor Access: While visitors are buzzed into the Elementary School, their entry isn't directly monitored by staff, allowing unrestricted access to the building.

• Fire Safety Compliance: The school's fire safety systems do not meet current code requirements, posing potential risks to student and staff safety.

 

Career and Technical Education

• Inadequate Facilities: More than 60% of our middle and high school students—62 out of 104—use the current agricultural (ag) building daily. However, this facility is in poor condition and lacks the necessary space to accommodate our classes effectively.

• Safety Concerns: Students often use an overflow building that isn't consistently supervised, raising safety issues. Moreover, remodeling the existing ag building isn't financially viable due to its deteriorated state.

 

Additional Repairs and Improvements

• Gymnasium: The Randolph High School gymnasium has never been equipped with air conditioning, leading to extremely hot temperatures during fall and spring sports seasons.

 

Addressing these concerns is essential to provide our students with a safe, accessible, and conducive learning environment. The proposed bond aims to tackle these issues comprehensively, ensuring that our facilities meet current standards and support the educational needs of our community.