DearBPSFamiliesandStaff,
Aspromised,webringyousummerupdatenumbertwo, #bixbybonds!
It is certainly not news to anyone that the Bixby community is growing rapidly, as evidenced by the opening of multiple new businesses across the city as well as scores of new residential neighborhoods in various stages of development. Our school districtiscertainlyfeelingtheimpactofthisgrowth.
For some context, since my arrival in Bixby five years ago, our student enrollment has increased by nearly 30%, from about , students in to over , students today. Last year’s BHS graduating class of students was likely our last numbering in the s. The next three classes at the high school will all have more than graduates, which will be followed by graduating classes of or more beginningin .
Our last two bond issues have focused on proactively addressing this growth. This included the construction of two new elementary/intermediate campuses, an , -square-foot addition to the middle school, and a separate Ninth Grade Center.Since ,wehavealsorenovatedourCentralElementaryandIntermediate campuses, constructed a new Band facility, installed a new track, restored our pool, added new turf for baseball, softball, soccer, and football, and made numerous improvements to existing facilities - including replacement of HVAC units, interior painting of several schools, floor replacements, parking lot repairs and enhancements,roofingupgrades,andinstallationofnewsecuritycamerasandother safetyupgradesacrossthedistrict.
The bondissuewasdesignedtobuildonthisprogressbyincreasingourcapacity andcontinuallyimprovingourexistingfacilities. Specific projects on last year’s bond proposalareoutlinedonthefollowingpage.
Supt. Miller Summer Update: #bixbybonds
Project
Academic Bldg - , sq ft facility, including new classrooms and multipurpose learning spaces
High
Stadium Upgrades: Added new sections for home and visiting bands, approx added seats.
Sidewalk awnings NE, NI, CI, EE, and MS
Home of the Spartans (HOTS) renovationsincludes new FB locker rooms, coaches' offices, and training spaces
West Campus Expansion
Track & Cross Country Facility
SoccerTurf
of the Spartans Rendering
Home
Two additional projects that the district has begun are a new Maintenance building and a new District Administration Building. The maintenance facility will be constructed just east of the transportation building off Mingo. The new administration offices will be located on the land just north of the existing Ninth Grade Center. These facilities were not part of the bond issue, and are being funded separately. The maintenance facility should be completed by February , followedbytheAdminBuildingnextOctober.
The district is also working closely with the city on the design of the exciting new Bixby Performing Arts Center. The city is planning to break ground on this $ M project in early on the site just north of the First Baptist Church downtown. Construction should begin in early with an estimated completion date of February .
We are grateful for the talented architects and construction managers who are assisting with our current projects. These firms include KKT Architects, GH Architects, Dewberry Architects, CMS Willowbrook, Nabholz, Stava Construction, and a long list of subcontractors, engineers, and advisors. The firms have been tremendous partners for Bixby Schools and have worked diligently to keep our projectsontimeandonbudget.
Ofcourse,thesemanyprojectscouldnothavehappenedwithoutyourdirectsupport ofourbondissues.Wevalueyourtrustandarecommittedtodeliveringhigh-quality facilities and programming for the community and our families, now and into the future.Asweliketosay, “Wearebuildinganextraordinaryfuturetogether.”
Thankyou!
Supt.Miller
Supt. Miller Summer Update: #bixbybonds