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Framing our Future Facilities

Thanks to the support of our community the School District of Jefferson addressed high-priority Facility Maintenance and enhance safety and security at all five schools as well as renovate learning environments, classrooms, and restrooms at East Elementary School and renovate and expand the high school agriculture and technical education classrooms and labs.

The successful passage of the referendum is a testament to the strong community spirit and commitment to our students. We want to thank the Board of Education, members of the community-based Facilities Advisory Committee, and all of our stakeholders for their hard work and belief in our schools. Together, we’re building brighter futures for our students.

Project Summaries

Throughout the building process, Findorff has provided the District with summary updates on the projects within the schools. You can read about all of the projects as well as see images of the progress.

Project Celebrations

Thank you to our Jefferson community for your continued support of our students, staff and public education!

The successful 2022 referendum is providing needed space as our communities continue to grow. With sincere gratitude, we are thrilled to share some highlights of progress that has been made since the referendum. We thank you again for your support as we share the results of your investment in our schools and celebrated the work that has been completed on the district’s referendum projects. We are fortunate to see the impact of the referendum projects and to celebrate the collaborative effort that made these improvements possible. 

We are proud of the work completed as part of our Facilities Referendum and invited students, staff, and the community to explore our renovated spaces to celebrate.

Attendees at our Elementary School project celebrations in early September 2024 had the opportunity to tour each renovated building, explore the improvements, and see firsthand the positive changes made possible through the referendum projects.

Attendees at our High School project celebrations in late October 2024 were welcomed into the newly updated Tech Ed and Agriculture areas to tour the spaces. Students were in each area showcasing the cutting-edge equipment and their skills through hands-on demonstrations. In the new foods lab, the Agriculture Department and FFA Alumni treated guests to Culvers custard, while students highlighted the significant benefits the upgrades will bring to their future education.

Attendees at the East Elementary open house in October 2025 were offered tours of the building after all referendum projects were completed. Slate tiles from the building's old roof, which were engraved in our high school Tech Ed Engineering Lab, were given away.

Elementary Project Celebrations

9/5/24

English & Spanish

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High School Ribbon Cutting

10/25/24

English & Spanish

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East Open House

10/27/25

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The Projects

East Elementary

  • Add secure main entrance
  • Upgrade exterior entrance lighting
  • Update fire alarm system
  • Add sprinkler system
  • Update heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
  • Replace plumbing system and paging/clock system
  • Upgrade restrooms to comply with ADA regulations
  • Upgrade lighting to be more energy-efficient
  • Replace windows and roofs
  • Replace flooring in classrooms, some cabinetry, and ceilings and paint throughout the building
  • Renovate and repurpose some existing classroom spaces (ELL, SGI, Speech, workroom, main office)

Sullivan Elementary

  • Add secure main entrance
  • Replace electrical systems and some plumbing
  • Upgrade restrooms to comply with ADA regulations

West Elementary

  • Replace electrical systems and plumbing
  • Upgrade restrooms to comply with ADA regulations
  • Upgrade lighting to be more energy-efficient
  • Renovate and repurpose some existing classroom space (library, speech, special education)

Middle School

  • Upgrade exterior lighting
  • Update fire alarm system
  • Replace HVAC chiller and electrical lighting controls

High School

  • Update portions of the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
  • Replace portions of electrical systems 
  • Renovate and expand agriculture and technical education classrooms and labs

Referendum Projects

This summer, we began minor construction maintenance work at East Elementary, Sullivan Elementary, West Elementary, and the Middle School, which included capital maintenance improvements, asbestos abatement, and other work managed by the District. Major construction work is scheduled to begin at the High School in the spring of 2024 and at East Elementary, Sullivan Elementary, West Elementary, and the Middle School in the summer of 2024. Construction activity will be done in phases to ensure limited disruption to staff and students. Additional information regarding the current scope of work at each building is outlined below.

We appreciate your continued support and cooperation during construction.