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Mears Middle School

April 2009 bond request

ASD is requesting construction funding for security system upgrades and traffic safety upgrades to Mears Middle School in the April 2009 municipal election. If approved, design is anticipated to be completed by November 2009 with construction tentatively scheduled for summer 2010.

Meetings

Neighborhood workshop design meeting
Tues., March 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Mears Library

Neighborhood Design Charrette/Workshop minutes
February 2, 2009

Conceptual Design

The conceptual design narrative (10MB PDF) from October 2007 explains the projects goals and initial design concepts

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Aerial photo of Mears Middle School
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Bond information

April 2012
The April 2012 bond did not include funds for any projects at Mears Middle School.

April 2011
Proposition 2 failed, Proposition 3 passed

  • Mears fire alarm upgrade (prop 2) - Emergent program need identified in 2010, Replace existing 26 year old fire alarm system. $500,000
  • Mears (prop 3) - Technology Lab: Add dust collection system & improve exhaust system in fabrication area. Adapt space to support a larger applied technology projects, and a CAD Lab. $455,000

April 2010
Bond holiday - no school bonds went before voters in 2010

April 2009
Proposition 2 failed April 2009
Proposition 2 would have funded building systems renewal projects across the district, including the following improvements at Mears Middle School:

  • Security system upgrades - $225,000
    Closed-circuit television
  • Traffic safety upgrades - $3,850,000

April 2008
Proposition 3 passed April 1, 2008
Proposition 3 funds districtwide building system renewal projects, including the following projects at Mears Middle School:

  • Resurface indoor track
  • Traffic safety upgrades - design only

April 2007
The April 2007 bonds did not include funds for any projects at Mears Middle School.

April 2006
The April 2006 bond did not include funds for any projects at Mears Middle School.

November 2004
The November 2004 bond did not include funds for any projects at Mears Middle School.

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 Mears Middle School:

  • Upgrade boiler burners (Proposition 4 passed April 6, 2004.)
  • Electrical upgrade (Proposition 4 passed April 6, 2004.)
  • Traffic safety planning (Proposition 4 passed 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 9 funds repair and major maintenance projects at most schools districtwide. Proposition 9 passed April 1, 2003.

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Roof repair/replacement
  • Restroom repair/renewal
  • Lock/door upgrades
  • Emergency shelters
  • Other repair/renewal

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.

  • Minor Renewal
  • Electrical

 

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