Oregon Trail School District

Investing in Our Schools

Why Facilities Matter

The condition of our school buildings directly affects student learning, academic success, and the safety of our students and staff.

Investing in Schools Strengthens Our Community and Local Economy

Well-maintained schools support student success and benefit the wider community. Updates like improved recreational facilities, better traffic flow and increased accessibility will serve everyone.

Oregon Trail School District is committed to accountability and has a proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget, saving taxpayer dollars through smart fiscal management. The District works with local contractors and businesses on facility projects, supporting local jobs and boosting our local economy.

Major repairs, renovations and new construction can only be funded through voter-approved bond levies. These funds are designated for specific projects and overseen by a community-led Oversight Committee.

Our Schools Need Critical Updates

In 2008, our community rallied to build Sandy High School. Today, many of our other school buildings are aging and need essential additions and repairs. Acting today helps prevent costly emergency fixes tomorrow. The District worked with engineers, staff, parents and community members over the past two years to assess every building and identify the most urgent needs for longterm facilities sustainability, learning and safety. Key needs include:

Aging mechanical systems, roofing and external shells need replacement/upgrades to prevent failure and costly emergency repairs.
Schools lack core spaces like gyms and cafeterias or utilize inefficient and less secure portable classrooms.
Buildings need security and accessibility upgrades.
Enhanced recreational opportunities, including playground and sports field upgrades.

Click below to watch an overview from our Superintendent

District Needs

This plan will protect the community’s investment. It will also enhance community recreation opportunities, including updates to Sandy High School Stadium, and replace temporary modular classrooms.

Facility needs by school chart

Many schools rely on temporary portable classroom space or lack core education spaces like gyms, cafeterias or playground and athletic spaces. This bond will replace inefficient portables with permanent classroom spaces at schools such as Kelso, Naas and Boring Middle, add or improve cafeterias or gyms to schools including Firwood, Naas and Welches, improve playgrounds and improve athletic fields and recreation opportunities for school and community use throughout the district, including at Boring Middle, Naas, Kelso and Welches.

This bond will also improve safety, security and access throughout the district, make improvements to traffic flow for vehicles and buses, and improve access for students, staff and community with disabilities.

Click below to see construction dates of District buildings:

Siding at Welches School
Siding at Welches

Boiler at Sandy Grade School

Boiler at Sandy Grade School

Boring Middle School roof leak

Boring Middle School roof leak

How Schools Capital Projects Are Funded

Money to support public education in Oregon comes from the State (mostly through income taxes), local revenues (primarily property taxes) and other funding, including federal funds. Each district receives state and lottery funds by a dollar allocation per student. Capital projects, including new schools and school renovations, are NOT funded by money that is part of the operating budget, and can only be funded through voter-approved bond levies.

Learn More About Facility Funding

How Schools are Funded Graphic