Winter Bond Update 2023-2024

As we move into the spring of 2024 we are delighted to share the progress on the ongoing enhancements outlined in the bond approved by our district's voters in 2021. 

Elementary School

• The classroom doors and hardware project, initiated during winter break, has reached its final stages and is nearing completion. Supported by grant funding in addition to the bond money, this project underscores our dedication to enhancing safety and security within our school premises. We are proud to announce the installation of safety film on exterior doors and windows, further strengthening our efforts to enhance safety and security throughout our school facilities. 

High School Addition 

• Progress on the high school addition continues despite ongoing supply chain delays. We remain hopeful for completion by Spring Break of 2025, with our teams working diligently to mitigate any challenges. The exterior walls are complete, and roof work and inside work are progressing steadily. Significant cement work is being conducted, including walls, roofs, insulation, plumbing, and electrical work. Construction activities are also underway inside, focusing on the 19 classrooms and then a special education wing with a classroom and a life skills classroom.
• The replacement of the aging HVAC system with Roof Top Units (RTU) is completed and running smoothly. Ongoing tweaks are being made to optimize its efficiency.
• The upgrade of the fire alarm system in the existing high school has been installed and will become operational upon the completion of the new addition in summer 2024, seamlessly integrating the systems.
• Additionally, the installation of a new, more secure middle school office entrance (current high school student entrance) will begin in summer 2024.

As we enter the fall season of 2023, Clinton Community Schools remain committed to advancing the improvements outlined in the bond approved by District voters in 2021. We are excited to bring you up to date with the progress and eagerly anticipate experiencing the enhanced features and conveniences that these new and updated facilities will offer. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our community for your unwavering support and investment in Clinton Community Schools!

Clinton Community Schools continues to work towards implementation of the improvements included in the bond approved by District voters in 2021. Our District staff and students are excited to experience the features and conveniences of these new and updated facilities. We remain grateful to our community for your investment in Clinton Community Schools!

Update to the current flow of traffic at the high school. The current driveway that cuts through the high school will be closed off. Parents and students will use the new service drive that will go east around the building. Bus pick-up and drop-off will be on the east side of the high school and students will enter and exit from the student parking lot entrance. We are asking for parents/families to not park on the east side of the building as this will be where the new traffic flow will be. 

I wanted to take a moment to communicate where we are with the bond projects. It is an exciting time, and we hope you will share in the excitement related to the facility improvements and opportunities we are making for our kids and our community. At the Special board meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, bids were reviewed, finalized, and approved to begin the high school addition.