 |
| Shorecrest theatre Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools |
SHORECREST:
Performing Arts Building
The Performing Arts building will include the renovated theater and classrooms for band, choir, orchestra, drama and visual arts. The renovated theater and lobby reopened for performances on Nov. 30. Shorecrest will host its first school concerts in the theater on Dec. 13 and 18. Classrooms are expected to be occupied early in 2013.
 |
| The first steel goes up for the main building Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools |
Main Building
Construction is well under way on the three-story main academic building, scheduled for completion in early 2014.
Crews have begun erecting steel at the south end of the new building.
Gymnasium:
The new gymnasium is now open and being used for physical education classes and by athletic teams. It includes the main gymnasium, auxiliary gym, classroom, locker rooms, weight room and aerobics/exercise room.
The gym entrance features two large trophy cases, with refurbished boards from the old gym bleachers on the walls.
SHOREWOOD:
 |
| Exterior sheathing Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools |
The construction of the new Shorewood High School remains on schedule for the new buildings to open in September 2013.
Roofs have been installed in the majority of the building. Installation of drywall is now under way on the first floor of the classroom building.
Mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and electrical installation continues throughout the structures.
 |
| Red exterior brick is up Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools |
The red exterior masonry veneer is nearing completion on the classroom buildings.
Ronald School structural upgrades are ongoing and many of the new windows have been installed.
Foundations are being built for the theater seating, and exterior sheathing and siding continues on the auditorium and gymnasium structures.
Funding
The modernization of our two high schools was funded by two different bonds. The first, passed in 2006, funded the analysis and preliminary designs for the two schools. It was approved by 68.32%, 9571 votes to 4438.
Funding
The modernization of our two high schools was funded by two different bonds. The first, passed in 2006, funded the analysis and preliminary designs for the two schools. It was approved by 68.32%, 9571 votes to 4438.
In 2010 the construction bonds to fully design and build the two high schools were approved by 62.47%, 10,788 votes to 6,482.
On January 24, 2010, Superintendent Sue Walker delivered a presentation to the Shoreline City Council advocating the Council's resolution in support of the Public School bond and levies. The bond measure for the new schools, which passed by less than 500 votes, was undoubtedly helped by the Council's endorsement that evening. Regarding plans for the new Shorecrest school, Ms. Walker said everyone felt the existing theater was "very adequate, very well constructed, and simply needs a little coat of paint and/or new fabric." Now they are calling it a "renovation". Apart from the Performing Arts Center, it sure looks like the theater itself was upgraded considerably beyond a little paint and fabric. Are those brand new theater seats? I only hope the new chairs Ronald Wastewater District gets next year for its administration office are as nice.
ReplyDeleteThe endless lies from the Shoreline School District and Sue Walker about these "renovations" are being watched. The scam pulled off by SSD on the voters is epic.
ReplyDeleteWho is watching the cookie jar?
Who is guarding the henhouse? Oh, that's right... it's the foxes on the Shoreline School Board and the all too willing electorate who will follow the SSD over the fiscal cliff.
And we trust these people with our children? But what choice do we have?
Would you prefer students go to school in buildings full of black mold? Because that's what was growing in the Shorewood buildings.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Shorecrest theater is used by many community groups, not just SC students. Why shouldn't there be nice seats? The old ones were just that - old. Things DO wear out, especially chairs, and particularly in school settings.
ReplyDeleteWhy shoudn't there be nice seats? Try funding them with ticket sales and you will find out.
ReplyDeleteShorecrest had little more done to it than carpet and paint in 40 years. This is an amazing opportunity to help our schools continue their tradition of excellence. Been by Roosevelt or Ballard or Franklin high schools lately? This is a needed capital improvement, not a misuse of public funds.
ReplyDeleteTo the two negative comments: This is the kind of thinking that led to Shorecrest being built wrong in 1962. When I went there between 1978 and 1982, the northern hallways were concrete, there was a "speed bump" at the juncture of the northwestern hallway and the main section of the building, the entire building was to be built of red brick, but instead it was built from cinder block.
ReplyDeleteI was never against funding the new school buildings, even the theater. What I am saying is that the SSD sold these renovations in certain language to the voters, and then they turned around and did something else.
ReplyDeleteHonesty should be the watchword of the Shoreline School District. If a child tells a teacher a lie, he should be held accountable. And told to apologize. Not be allowed to BS his way out of it. Neither should the Shoreline School District.
They have lied about many, many aspects of these projects. Lied to voters. Changed their plans. Lied to taxpayers. Lied to the City even. They have also lied about other policies. Lied about disability issues. Lied to parents, lied to students.
It's time for them to tell the truth, for once!