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April 2023 Bond Issue Projects
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You can view the progress of the April 2023 Bond Issue projects below. These projects were made possible through the approval of the April 4, $47 million No-Tax-Levy-Increase Bond Issue.
If you have any questions or see an error, please email us at quicknews@nixaschools.net.
Please check back for additional updates to our April 2023 Bond Issue projects. Updated on November 17, 2023.
Ballot Issue Progress
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Across the District: Added Improvement
Several additional improvements have been added across the district.
Update: October, 2023
The district added updated workrooms across the district.
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
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Across the District: Roofing and HVAC Upgrades and Repairs
Across the district, there would also be various roofing and HVAC upgrades and repairs completed to facilities as funding allows.
Update: November, 2023
The Summit and Inman FEMA roof coating project was completed in November 2023. This option helped take care of some areas that had leaks and gave the roof an extended life, saving the district money.
Image of Summit's roof.
Image of Inman's roof.
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
Nixa High School, Espy, and John Thomas School of Discovery are scheduled as the next buildings to receive roofing repairs.
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Across the District: School Buses
The district would purchase additional school buses and additional maintenance equipment.
Update: October 2023
Six buses were added to the district fleet over the summer. The bond provided one new bus and five slightly used buses. Before Covid, new buses were around $80,000-$90,000. After Covid, new buses are around $150,000 and used buses range around $100,000.
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
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Across the District: Upgrading Technology Equipment
Across the district, upgrading technology equipment to facilities as funding allows.
Construction Update: July 31, 2023
The technology department installed SMART Boards across the district.
The technology department worked hard to get the SMART Boards up and running.
The department finished setting up the SMART Boards.
Project Update: Completed on August 2023
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
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Espy: Parking and Traffic Improvements
The district will improve parking and traffic at Espy Elementary.
Construction Update: July 31, 2023
Construction crews have broken ground to start clearing land that will soon be a driveway. This will help elevate traffic on the road.
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
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High Pointe Elementary: Additional Classrooms
Additional classrooms will be constructed. This addition will also be constructed to be a storm shelter for students at both High Pointe Elementary and Summit Intermediate.
Design: Winter 2022
The project is going out to bid in November. You should see dirt moving 30-45 days after that. -
JTSD: Painting and Lunchroom improvements
John Thomas School of Discovery received painting updates in the lunchroom.
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
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JTSD: Parking and Traffic Improvements
The district will improve parking and traffic at John Thomas School of Discovery. The bid is closed.
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Nixa High School: Media Center
There will be additional facilities constructed for classroom space at the high school.
Design: Winter 2023
Construction Update: July 16, 2023
Construction crews work on the new floors in the multimedia center.
Multimedia center renovations continue closer to completion.
Photo Update: November 1, 2023
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Nixa High School: Spaces for School Activities
At Nixa High School, there would be additional facilities constructed for classroom space, activity space, as well as additional parking. The district would also take the first steps in the development of the 38 acres that will house practice spaces and eventually athletic fields as well as possible spaces for other school activities.
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Nixa Junior High: Additional Spaces Added and Improved
The district will add additional classroom spaces as well as make improvements to the theater and construct additional space for activities.
Design: Winter 2023
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Nixa Junior High: Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Lab
At Nixa Junior High, the district would make improvements to activity spaces.
Photo of the old Family and Consumer Science (FACS) lab.
The FACS classes received a brand new kitchen to help students learn the many skills of cooking.Project Update: Completed on August 2023Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project. -
Nixa Junior High: Parking and Traffic Improvements
The district also has additional projects that would be completed with the No-Tax-Levy-Increase Bond Issue money if funding allows.
The seventh-grade pick-up and drop-off that used to be gravel has now been replaced with asphalt at the junior high.
Project Update: Fall 2023
Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.
Ballot Issue Links
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April 2023 Ballot Issue Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Previous Ballot Issue Projects