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East High School

East High School was built in 1960 with major additions in 1972 and is now a building of approximately 236,000 square feet.

In 1998 the Anchorage School District adopted High School Educational Specifications (Ed Specs) establishing modern standards for its high school designs. An extensive plan of renovations to the existing structure has been made that will help deliver the educational programs the District plans for the 21st century.

Funding for this design effort was available from the remainder of bonds approved by the voters in April 1997 for similar renewals at Chugiak, Dimond, and Service High Schools. Detailed design and construction phases of the plan are to be funded in phases over several years.

Some of the issues addressed in the renewal plan may be capacity, program, code compliance, and physical condition of the facility.

Bond information

April 2008
The April 2008 bonds did not include funds for any projects at East High School.

Past bond information

April 2007
Proposition 5 passed April 3, 2007
Proposition 5 funded building systems renewal projects across the district. At East High School, it funded the following improvements:

Emergency communication systems

April 2006
Proposition 9 included major maintenance repair projects across the district and site acquisition for future schools. Proposition 11 would have funded high school renovation projects. At East High School:

Security System & CCTV (Proposition 9 failed April 2006)
Electrical projects - Replace MDP at Pool/Gym Building (Proposition 9 failed April 2006)
Emergency Communications Systems: Phase 2 - Radio repeater systems for police, SRO & security specialists (Proposition 9 failed April 2006)
Phase 3 construction (Southwest House) and Phase 4B-2 Design (Connector) (Proposition 11 failed April 2006)

November 2004
Proposition 2 proposed funding to continue next phases of high school renovations and to do preliminary design work on a replacement facility for Clark Middle School.

Phase 4A Construction (IMC and South house) and
Phase 4B Design (Southwest renovation and site improvements) (Proposition 2 passed November 2004)

April 2004
The projects proposed in Proposition 4, 5, and 6 were researched by professional engineers and facility managers, reviewed by citizens on the Capital Request Advisory Committee, and publicly scrutinized and approved by the School Board and Assembly. The following is a list of projects for East High School:

Phase 4A construction (library, south house) and Phase 4B design (southwest house/site) (Proposition 5 failed April 6, 2004.)

April 2003
Propositions 9, 10 and 11 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (made up of parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. Proposition 11 continues major renovations at three high schools, funds renovations at two other schools, and funds construction of a new high school in Eagle River. Proposition 9 funds repair and major maintenance projects at most schools districtwide. Propositions 9 and 11 passed April 1, 2003.

East High School – Phase 3 Construction, Phase 4 Design Funding
Build 700-seat theater, improve south entry and student parking area, upgrade performing arts, life skills and home economics classrooms
Emergency shelters

April 2002
Propositions 5 and 6 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (which represents parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. This rigorous public process helps ensure that the most critical needs throughout the municipality are addressed and that the community's investment in school facilities is protected. Propositions 5 and 6 passed April 2, 2002.

Renovation
Planning/Design
Minor Renewal
Electrical
Code Upgrades/Sprinklers

April 2001
Proposition 12 on the April 2001 ballot included our most critical needs. Those needs didn't go away once the votes were counted. The district will continue to do everything they can to improve our aging crowded facilities because all students deserve to be in an environment that is conducive to learning. Below is a description of what was on the bond for this school. Proposition 12 failed.

Phases II and III: Constructs an academic area for 400 students, creates a new 600-seat auditorium and upgrades classrooms for performing arts, life skills and home economics. The project also includes a new location for the library, a new student entrance and parking lot upgrades.
Upgrade of electrical systems to support computer technology and improve interior and exterior lighting.
Mechanical systems improvement. Upgrades to areas such as restrooms, boilers, heating and ventilation systems. Proposition 12 failed.

April 2000
In Phase I, a core academic house will be created as well as a new commons area, which can be used as a cafeteria. A new main entry will be established at the west end of the building. Site work will increase parking and improve access to the school. Proposition 13 passed.