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December 2, 2008 [Back to Top]
Grand County School District News Release
Grand County School District has been working with MHTN to design an Elementary School facility that will meet Grand County's needs. Designing a school is a complicated process of maximizing each bonded dollar with the right mix of classrooms, playgrounds, multipurpose rooms, special use spaces, media centers, kitchens, bathrooms, parking, and administrative centers. To learn more about this process and get a glimpse at some of the conceptual drawings of Grand County's future Elementary School and Vocational Center, click on the link below.
Click here to jump to Step 5 on "The Plan" page...
October 30, 2008 [Back to Top]
Grand County School District News Release
Grand County School District has been working with MHTN to design an Elementary School facility that will meet Grand County's needs. Designing a school is a complicated process of maximizing each bonded dollar with the right mix of classrooms, playgrounds, multipurpose rooms, special use spaces, media centers, kitchens, bathrooms, parking, and administrative centers. To learn more about this process and get a glimpse at some of the conceptual drawings of Grand County's future Elementary School and Vocational Center, click on the link below.
Click here to jump to Step 5 on "The Plan" page...
August 14, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
"With the passage of the $31 million school bond in June, Grand County School District officials are moving quickly into the design phase, and they’re seeking help..."
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July 29, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Grand County School District Announcement]
This is the timetable for meetings that will begin discussion about facility design. Community members are invited to any of the scheduled sessions.
"The purpose of meeting in focus groups is to provide facility architects with ideas for construction of our new buildings. Keep in mind that our job is to provide input. The resulting design will reflect this input based on feasibility and cost."
Click here to open the PDF of the announcement and timetable.
June 26, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
"By a wide margin, voters on Tuesday approved a $31 million school bond that will enable the Grand County School District to replace two crumbling schools and..."
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May 21, 2008 [Back to Top]
Grand County School District Mailer...
CORRECTION: One sentence in this brochure misstates how the property tax is applied to a county resident’s home value. The sentence stated that the property tax increase would be $113 per $100,000 of a home’s “taxable” value. But it should have said the tax increase is $113 per $100,000 of a home’s assessed or market value.
May 15, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
"At the most recent Grand County School District public forum on the upcoming bond issue, a facilities tour of the Grand County Middle School highlighted the complications administrators face with..."
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April 30, 2008 [Back to Top]
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[From Grand County School District's Public Forum 4] “In 2006, a Vocational Skills & Training Needs Survey was completed by students, parents, staff and business/community members. The survey suggested additions…” |
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April 28, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
"On Wednesday, April 30, the Grand County School District will hold the fourth in a series of monthly forums addressing..."
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[Times Independent Article]
Since the failure of last year’s attempt to raise revenues through a voted leeway election, the Grand County School District has been cutting costs and raising fees, but school officials say...
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April 4, 2008 [Back to Top]
Shall the Board of Education of Grand County School District, Grand County, Utah, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed...
To access In The News, to view this ballot, click here...
March 26, 2008 [Back to Top]
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[From Grand County School District's Public Forum 3] A bond is a loan issued by a government entity and paid back by taxes... |
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Click here to go to "The Plan" page and view more details and explanations on bonding.
March 20 , 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
The Grand County School District is holding monthly forums through April to share concepts and hear concerns regarding the district's master plan, which is predicated on passing a $31 million bond election June 24...
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February 27, 2008 [Back to Top]
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[From Grand County School District's Public Forum 2] The students of Grand County School District need quality learning environments that provide adequately for their safety and health and that meet building codes, health codes, and energy codes. The educational facilities also need to provide an excellent learning... |
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Click here to go to "The Plan" page and view the conceptual drawings and explanations.
February 11, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Editorial]
As most of us know by now, the District Facility Assessment has clearly pointed out the deterioration of our older schools...
January 31, 2008 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
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January 23, 2008 [Back to Top]
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[From Grand County School District's Public Forum 1] Most of our District buildings are old. Red Rock Elementary, Helen M. Knight Intermediate, and the District Office were built in the 1950s. The Middle School... |
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Click here to go to "The Plan" and view the summary of challenges that face GCSD.
December 27, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
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December 23, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Public Service Announcement]
December 20, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
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December 13, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
Six months after receiving the facilities assessment whic recommended replacting pretty much everything in Grand County School District except the high school, the Grand County Board of Education is considering a plan...
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[Times Independent Article]
Red Rock Elementary School seems so idyllic on the surface. Nestled in green, across from the Mill Creek Parkway, facing the Moab Rim, and surrounded by a family-filled neighborhood, the school would seen an elementary archetype. However, on a recent tour of the facilities...
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December 10, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Editorial]
Red Rock and HMK are over fifty years old, and have been remodeled multiple times in the past. Former remodels were done with small budgets and only immediate needs...
November 7, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Editorial]
As usual, first trimester has rolled to a busy end. Students, parents and staff have been immersed in school start up, getting back into the academic swing of things and juggling the many fall extracurricular activities – all the while wondering...
August 9, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Article]
At the same time Grand County School District officials are preoccupied with the business of running a school district with rising costs but stagnant funds, they are trying to face up to the challenges spelled out in the recently released Grand County School District Facilities Assessment...
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August 7, 2007 [Back to Top]
[Times Independent Editorial]
In light of the failed voted leeway, one critical question arises. How do we best make ends meet for Grand County students, staff and community members with increased demands and limited resources?
Two things are certain. First, we cannot...