The following questions and answers have been developed to address questions regarding the construction projects.
Q: Where will the new school be located?
A: The new school will be built on land currently owned by the district on the North Side of Buffham Road and will be fronted on Friendsville Road.
Q: What will be the capacity and square footage of the new building?
A: The school will have capacity to house 1,200 students in 128,278 square feet.
Q: What will the building cost?
A: $25 Million
Q: How will the new building be funded?
A: Proceeds from the Medina County Sales tax and a portion of PI funds are being used to fund this building.
Q: What about the other buildings?
A: Phase 2 of the construction project will address the major renovations needed to the current high school and middle school. These renovations will require passage of a $25 million bond issue. this bond issue will then qualify the district for $21 million from the State of Ohio - a great return on investment.
Q: When will the school open?
A: Current projections have us moving into the new building in late December 2011, early 2012. Many variables such as weather, contractors, etc. will have an effect on the time line.
Q: Who has been contracted to handle the project?
A: The Architects: ThenDesign; General Contractor: Ruhlin Construction.
Q: What will the school look like?
A: See Below |