Oregon City School District Oregon City, Oregon
An Oregon City School District $158 million school bond aims to improve schools in 3 key areas by reducing overcrowding, enhancing learning spaces, and improving safety. Together, the projects provide the opportunity to change curriculum by designing schools for a new cutting-edge way of teaching that enhances student-centered and project-based learning.
Prioritizing School Improvements Through Bond Management
Management of the school bond allowed the district address priorities. Those aimed to reduce overcrowding by replacing Gardiner Middle School and enhancing learning spaces with an extensive remodel of Ogden Middle School, improving safety and security throughout the district, and updating school facilities by replacing HVAC systems, plumbing, roofs and electrical systems, and by installing LED lighting. Services also include lighting and energy upgrades through the Energy Trust of Oregon and SB1149 grants. As owner’s representative, Otak is provided services to the Oregon City School District as the Bond Manager for the Bond Program.
