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New paint for Douglas High School (donated by a local company). Old asbestos tiling ripped out at Lincoln Middle School in Oakland (courtesy of bond money approved by voters). Repairs and improvements to Umpqua Valley Christian School's new digs in Glide (thanks to elbow grease supplied largely by parents).
It's almost time for school to start, and there's been a bustle of activity around the county getting ready for students.
If it takes a village to raise a child, Douglas County is doing just fine. Teachers are readying classrooms, support staff is hard at work, parents are shopping at back-to-school sales, children are ... well, at least aware that another summer is on the wane.
A recent story by News-Review reporter DD Bixby provided a snapshot of myriad activities going on in school districts from North County to South County, Reedsport to Glide.
Among the highlights:
• The Elkton and Oakland school districts had several projects going on, after voters approved bond measures to finance school improvements. Oakland's Lincoln Middle School is having asbestos tile replaced, a new gym floor installed, and new heating and cooling system are being put in place to save on energy costs. In Elkton, money is available for new school roofs and to replace rotted wood and electrical systems.
• In the Roseburg School District, Melrose Elementary is getting a $50,000 upgrade to its parking lot and student drop-off area.
• In Glide, work continues to replace the burned sections of the high school and to finish the improvements that had been planned before last year's fire.
“We're keeping a lot of people working,” said Glide Superintendent Don Schrader.
South County schools don't have as much money, but look to the future as well.
The Riddle School District is spending between $7,000 and $10,000 on a facilities survey to see where construction and upgrades are needed, and if a bond measure might be necessary. The South Umpqua School District is in a fact-finding phase to determine needs and desires on its campuses, and whether discussion of a bond measure is warranted.
If a genuine case is made for improvements financed by taxpayers, Douglas County voters have been largely receptive. More than 60 percent of school facility bonds proposed in the last decade have passed.
We hope that trend not only continues, but improves.
“People are realizing things are needing to get done in our district,” said SUSD Board Chairman Jeff Johnson. “I think we've got a lot of challenges ahead of us, but I think we're up to the task.”
That sentiment is equally true no matter where we live in Douglas County. Thanks to all of who offered assistance over the summer, either financially or through plain old hard work.
Quality school facilities foster quality students. And the work that's been done is a great note to start out on.
It's almost time for school to start, and there's been a bustle of activity around the county getting ready for students.
If it takes a village to raise a child, Douglas County is doing just fine. Teachers are readying classrooms, support staff is hard at work, parents are shopping at back-to-school sales, children are ... well, at least aware that another summer is on the wane.
A recent story by News-Review reporter DD Bixby provided a snapshot of myriad activities going on in school districts from North County to South County, Reedsport to Glide.
Among the highlights:
• The Elkton and Oakland school districts had several projects going on, after voters approved bond measures to finance school improvements. Oakland's Lincoln Middle School is having asbestos tile replaced, a new gym floor installed, and new heating and cooling system are being put in place to save on energy costs. In Elkton, money is available for new school roofs and to replace rotted wood and electrical systems.
• In the Roseburg School District, Melrose Elementary is getting a $50,000 upgrade to its parking lot and student drop-off area.
• In Glide, work continues to replace the burned sections of the high school and to finish the improvements that had been planned before last year's fire.
“We're keeping a lot of people working,” said Glide Superintendent Don Schrader.
South County schools don't have as much money, but look to the future as well.
The Riddle School District is spending between $7,000 and $10,000 on a facilities survey to see where construction and upgrades are needed, and if a bond measure might be necessary. The South Umpqua School District is in a fact-finding phase to determine needs and desires on its campuses, and whether discussion of a bond measure is warranted.
If a genuine case is made for improvements financed by taxpayers, Douglas County voters have been largely receptive. More than 60 percent of school facility bonds proposed in the last decade have passed.
We hope that trend not only continues, but improves.
“People are realizing things are needing to get done in our district,” said SUSD Board Chairman Jeff Johnson. “I think we've got a lot of challenges ahead of us, but I think we're up to the task.”
That sentiment is equally true no matter where we live in Douglas County. Thanks to all of who offered assistance over the summer, either financially or through plain old hard work.
Quality school facilities foster quality students. And the work that's been done is a great note to start out on.
