April 2023 Bond Issue Projects

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.

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Please check back for additional updates to our April 2023 Bond Issue projects. Updated on Jan. 16, 2024.

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Some exciting projects are well underway in the district. First is the Apex Activity Center at the high school. Crews at Killian Construction Company have been working hard, laying the groundwork for the multipurpose structure. Work is scheduled to wrap up in July. Meanwhile, on the east side of the district over at High Pointe, the storm shelter and building addition is more than halfway complete. Nesbitt Construction is the general contractor for this project.

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Across the District: Various Projects

Across the district there would also be various roofing and HVAC upgrades and repairs completed as well as upgrading technology equipment and other safety and security improvements to facilities as funding allows.

The district also has additional projects that would be completed with the No-Tax-Levy-Increase Bond Issue money if funding allows.

Update: July 2023

The technology department installed SMART Boards across the district.

The technology department worked hard to get the SMART Boards up and running.

Update: October 2023

The district added updated workrooms across the district.

Project Update: Fall 2023

The Nixa Junior High seventh-grade pick-up and drop-off that used to be gravel has now been replaced with asphalt at the junior high.

The John Thomas School of Discovery lunchroom received painting updates.

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.

Nixa High School, Espy, and John Thomas School of Discovery are scheduled as the next buildings to receive roofing repairs. Early Childhood Center and Faught re-roof construction is to be completed by the summer of 2024.

Update: February 2024

The baseball field added grandstands and began working on fixing their nets.

Update: June 2024

Century Elementary had it's name on the building updated.

Update: July 2024

The district added nursing rooms across the district.

Update: Summer 2024

Snyder properties was purchased to allow the district to consolidate its operations onto one campus.

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.

Update: June 2024

Three new buses were purchased with a capacity of 71.

Espy & JTSD: Parking & Traffic Improvements

The district would make parking and traffic improvements at Espy Elementary and John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD).

Project Update: Summer 2023

The bid for the Espy project was $202,000.

The district will improve parking and traffic at JTSD. The bid is closed.

Construction Update: July 2023

Construction crews have broken ground to start clearing land that will soon be a driveway at Espy. This will help elevate traffic on the road.

Construction Update: Fall 2023

With construction completed at Espy Elementary, a driveway was created to help elevate traffic on the roads surrounding the campus.

Project Cost: Espy driveway project cost was $179,400

Project Update: January 2024

The bid for the JTSD project was $449,400. The image below is the design for the JTSD project.

JTSD driveway connecting the parking lot with Rice Street

Update: February 2024

A contractor has been chosen, and the car line is scheduled to be completed by August 2024.

Construction Update: June 2024

Construction has started on the car lane at JTSD.

Construction Update: July 2024

High Pointe & Summit: Additional Classrooms for HPE & Storm Shelter

13 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

Update: Summer 2023

The project is going out to bid in November. You should see dirt moving 30 to 45 days after that.

Update: Fall 2023

The project bid is $7 million.

Design: October 2023

Rendering of the exterior of the High Pointe 13 classroom addition.

Nixa High Pointe - Exterior of the Classroom Addition

Renderings of High Pointe's 13 classroom additions' bathroom and hallway.

Construction Update: December 2023

Dirt work has started on the project at High Pointe.

Construction Update: May 2024

Drone view of construction at High Pointe

Update: May 2024

The district is estimating a completion date of February 2025.

Construction Update: June 2024

Cement put down on construction at High Pointe

High Pointe construction cement put down

Cement put down on High Pointe construction

Construction Update: July 2024

High Pointe building addition construction

Construction Update: July 2024

High Pointe Classroom Addition Construction

Nixa High School: Additions & Renovations for Classrooms & 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.

Design Update: Winter 2022

Nixa High School campus and infill design of the media center and the courtyard.

Nixa High School campus plan design.

Construction Update: July 2023

Construction crews work on the new floors in the multimedia center.

Multimedia center renovations continue closer to completion.

Construction Update: November 2023

At Nixa High School, renovations were done to the media center. The whole project is nearly complete, with just minor additions to go before the end of the first semester.

Project Cost: We are awaiting the final costs for this project.

Construction Update: January 2024

The new journalism studio features a wide array of flexible options for students in the Nixa High School journalism classes. The studio features four major sections.

The first section is the news anchoring area, which includes a custom-built news desk with a matching backdrop and background LED lighting.

The second section of the studio is the interview nook, which is a comfortable space for students to conduct on-camera interviews.

Eagle Air room with new chairs, lighting, and curtains

The third area of the studio is a portrait photography studio, which allows yearbook and magazine photographers to take creative photos using wall-mounted flashes and a variety of interchangeable backdrops.

Backdrop with the black backdrop pulled down

the fourth area of the studio is the podcast corner, which features a professional-grade soundboard and microphones. This studio positively affects the Journalism students who use it, and it also makes a positive difference in the final stories that they produce.

Construction Update: Winter 2024

Photos of the completed renovations of the high school Birdhouse.

The Birdhouse is a class where students can learn about customer service and the aspects of running a business. The Birdhouse is also a place where students can buy food and drinks.

Design Update: Winter 2024

The Nixa High School campus plan that includes the activity center and development of the 38 Acres is still in the design process. The district is estimating a bid date of April 2024.

Update: May 2024

Killian Construction was approved by the board and construction is planned to start this summer. This new space will include several locker rooms, classroom space, a community room, and over 100 yards of space.

Update: July 2024

The multipurpose bid was set at $16.9 million.

Design Update: July 2024

Rendering of the interior and exterior of the multipurpose Apex Activity Center.

Interior design of Apex Activity Center with example of band students using space

Construction Update: August 2024

Work has begun on the Apex Activity Center.

Apex construction working on clearing land

Construction Update: August 2024

Project Update: Aug. 2024

SCORE received a new sign out front

Nixa Junior High: Additions & Renovations for Classrooms & Activities

The district will add additional classroom spaces as well as make improvements to the theater and construct additional space for activities.

Design Update: Winter 2022

At Nixa Junior High, the district would make improvements to activity spaces.

Update: Summer 2023

Photo of the old Family and Consumer Science (FACS) lab.

Construction Update: August 2023

The FACS classes received a brand new kitchen to help students learn the many skills of cooking.

Project Update: February 2024

Photos of the renovations on the junior high's greenhouses.

Man starting roof of greenhouse construction

These greenhouses will provide our students with horticultural learning and will include raised beds and vertical towers. The vertical towers are part of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant in conjunction with JTSD's vertical towers greenhouse.

Construction Update: February 2024

Photo of the employee fitness studio, which will help serve the health and wellness needs of our employees.

Fitness studio with treadmills and other workout machines

Project Update: July 2025

The main gym seating area in the junior high school has been replaced with bleachers.

April 2023 Bond Updates

8/29/24 | Nixa Public Schools | QNTV Video

Construction Update: Apex Activity Center and the High Pointe Addition

To view the video, click here.

7/10/2024 | KY3 | Article

7/5/2024 | Springfield News-Leader | Article

7/3/2024 | Springfield News-Leader | Article

03/2024 | Nixa Public Schools | Eagle Express Article

The 2023 Bond Issue Spring Update

Current Status of Bond Issue Projects

Nixa High School Green Room: At Nixa High School, journalism students have a new studio that includes four major sections. The first section is the news anchoring area, which includes a custom-built news desk with a matching backdrop and LED lighting. The second section of the studio is an interview nook where students can conduct on-camera interviews. The furniture can be switched out for a variety of projects such as food segments or creative films. The ceiling also has mounted LED studio lights that can be adjusted. It includes three professional-grade Canon camcorders and a teleprompter that are part of the video production setup. The third section is a portrait photography studio. This allows for yearbook and magazine photographers to take creative photos using wall-mounted flashes and a variety of interchangeable backdrops, which includes a green screen. The fourth section of the studio is the podcast corner which features a professional-grade soundboard and microphones. This new studio makes a positive difference in the final stories that the journalism students produce.

Nixa High School Birdhouse: The renovations on the high school birdhouse have been completed. The Birdhouse is a class, but is also a place where students can purchase beverages and food. Students in the class learn customer service and aspects of running a business. This class is located inside of the media center.

Employee Fitness Studio: Construction of the fitness studio has been completed. The space can now serve the health and wellness needs of the employees at Nixa Public Schools. Dr. Kevin Kopp, assistant superintendent, said, “This helps take care of our people so they can take care of our kids.”

JTSD Traffic Flow: A design has been completed for the JTSD project. The district has accepted a bid, and a contractor was chosen. The car line is scheduled to be completed by August 2024.

High Pointe Elementary: Dirt work has started on the project at High Pointe for thirteen classroom additions. This expansion is scheduled to be completed by early 2025.

District Roof Repairs: The Summit and Inman roof coating project helped take care of some areas that had leaks and gave the roof an extended life. Early Childhood Center and Faught re-roof construction is to be completed by the summer of 2024.

Nixa Junior High Greenhouse: The junior high is receiving renovations to its greenhouses. These greenhouses will provide students with horticultural learning and will include raised beds and vertical towers. The vertical towers are part of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant in conjunction with JTSD's vertical towers greenhouse. Allan Blaue, junior high horticulture teacher, said, "The renovations to the greenhouses at the junior high will allow our students to learn valuable life skills. We hope to be able to use the greenhouses all four seasons throughout the year to grow food to help families in our area. The plan is to donate the food we raise to families in Nixa and the surrounding communities."

What are the Upcoming Bond Projects?

Several more various projects are starting or going to be completed around the district such as:

Additional classrooms will be constructed at High Pointe Elementary. This addition would also include a storm shelter for students at both High Pointe Elementary and Summit Intermediate.
Additional facilities for classroom space, activity space, as well as additional parking will be added at Nixa High School. 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.
Additional classroom spaces as well as improvements to the theater and construction of additional space for activities will be constructed at the Nixa Junior High.
Various roofing, HVAC upgrades, and HVAC repairs are to be completed as well as upgrading technology equipment and other safety and security improvements to facilities as funding allows across the district.
Other additional upgrades include new roofing and HVAC upgrades, upgrading technology equipment, and other safety/security improvements will be made to facilities.

For more information and pictures on the bond's progress, please visit www.nixabondissue.net.

2/19/2024 | Nixa Public Schools | QNTV Video

Construction Update: High Pointe Classroom Addition

Last April, Nixa voters approved a bond that paved the way for a 13-classroom addition at High Pointe Elementary. Construction is underway, with an anticipated opening in early 2025. In addition, a number of other projects have been completed, including car line improvements at Espy, the high school media center, and the purchase of several new buses.

Thank you, Nixa voters, for your support.

To view the video, click here.

7/3/2023 | Springfield News-Leader | Article

11/2/2023 | Nixa Public Schools | QNTV Video

Thank You Nixa For Saying Yes

In April 2023, the Nixa community voted yes, and already, there have been many improvements in and around the school district, from a new carline at Espy to new SMART Board interactive TV panels in the elementary classrooms, to six new school buses, to updating an old, outdated FACS kitchen at the junior high. The list goes on. Plus, there is more to come, including an addition at High Pointe and the multipurpose facility at the high school featuring a community room that will be going out to bid soon. Thank you, Nixa, for your continued support of our schools!

To view the video, click here.

11/2023 | Nixa Public Schools | Eagle Express Article

The 2023 Bond Issue Fall Update

Updating spaces around the district

Thank you Nixa for Your Support!

The passing of the $47 million No-Tax-Levy-Increase Bond Issue in April helps the district stay up to date with the newest technology, makes the district safer, and expands buildings for more students to receive an education. The district would like to provide regular updates through the Eagle Express to the community as we have significant updates on projects. You can see updates between these reports at www.nixabondissue.net.

Completed or Nearing Completion Bond Projects

Smart Boards: On July 31, the technology department installed SMART Boards across the district. These SMART Boards help students have access to hands-on activities in the classroom. When asked about how the new technology has affected the district, David Liss, executive director of technology, stated, “Student comments center more around the ability to see better due to the backlighting of the panel. Teachers are excited about having a technology tool that is up-to-date and functional. Many of our older SMART Boards were failing and had to be adjusted constantly. Teachers are thrilled to be able to rely on the technology to work without interruption. Overall, I'm hearing very positive feedback!”

Buses: 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.

Staff Workrooms: Workrooms have or will have updates made.

Nixa Junior High: At Nixa Junior High, the seventh-grade pick-up and drop-off that used to be gravel has now been replaced with asphalt. Then the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes received a brand new kitchen to help students learn the many skills of cooking. Andrea Kaplafka, FACS teacher, said, “We got brand new floors, new cabinets. We have a fifth kitchen and a pantry. We have an incredible laundry station. And then everything came together right before school started. It's better than my wildest dreams. I truly could not have pictured it looking this good. My favorite part is seeing eighth graders who had me last year coming in because it's like Christmas morning and their faces just light up. They can't believe how great the kitchen is, so that's been really cool.”

Nixa High School: At Nixa High School, renovations were done to the media center (also known as the library). In July, the construction crew began their work and the whole project is nearly complete with just minor additions to go before the end of the first semester.

Espy Elementary: At Espy Elementary, a driveway was created to help elevate traffic on the roads surrounding the campus.

What are the Upcoming Bond Projects?

Several more various projects are starting or going to be completed around the district such as:

Additional classrooms will be constructed at High Pointe Elementary. This addition would also include a storm shelter for students at both High Pointe Elementary and Summit Intermediate.
Additional facilities for classroom space, activity space, as well as additional parking will be added at Nixa High School. 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.
Additional classroom spaces as well as improvements to the theater and construction of additional space for activities will be constructed at the Nixa Junior High.
Various roofing, HVAC upgrades, and HVAC repairs are to be completed as well as upgrading technology equipment and other safety and security improvements to facilities as funding allows across the district.
Other additional upgrades include new roofing and HVAC upgrades, upgrading technology equipment, and other safety/security improvements will be made to facilities.

For more information and pictures on the bond's progress, please visit www.nixabondissue.net.

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