| Wellington Exempted Village School District could be using the Elyria City School District as an example.
The “New Elyria High School” …
… is not totally new; 31,150 square feet of the project involves the comprehensive renovation of the Washington Building, built in 1894
… OSFC Facility Assessment for the existing Elyria High School was only rated 3%% higher than McCormick Middle School's OSFC Facility Assessment
… project removed building sections that were in the worse condition and will construct additional space
… was granted a waiver from the OSFC approving the renovation and co-funding support of the Washington Building
… is using geo-thermal technology to heat and cool the building
… was approved for Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits equaling 25%% of the Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures totaling $8,150,000 and $2,125,000 in estimated tax credits
… is using individual capital campaigns to support enhancements to the school (Buy A Brick, Buy An Auditorium Seat, Naming Opportunities)
… renovation costs are around $163 per square foot according to the OSFC Master Plan for the Elyria City School District (renovation costs / square footage)
… levies did not pass until the Washington Building was included in the plans for renovation
… is using the same construction management group assigned to the WEVSD project
… is currently running “under budget“
Renovation is very possible.
It "can" provide the latest technology for students.
It "can" be less expensive than building new.
It "can" be just as good as, if not better than, a new building.
A school renovation is happening less than 20 miles from Wellington.
See it for yourself.
Renovate Our Schools
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