Make Safety Improvements at HHES, HMS & HHS, Including Lockdown Capabilities
Safety Improvements and Remodeling at the Existing HHES Site
In Hockinson, it’s possible to preserve rural peace of mind with modern safety upgrades. The following are priority remodeling and safety improvements.
Elementary School
Building Lockdown Functionality
There is currently no capability to automatically secure exterior doors during a lockdown situation at HHES. In a recent family survey, respondents identified improving building lockdown functionality as a top priority.
Improved Traffic Flow
The project includes redesigning the parking lot and improving bus access to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. In a recent district-wide family survey, 61.2% of respondents said that traffic congestion during daily pick-up/drop-off and family events at HHES impacts them.
Elimination of Portable Classrooms
Hockinson School District will eliminate portable classrooms and transition students into permanent classrooms. Due to overcrowding, nearly one-third of all HHES students currently spend most of their school day in one of the school’s 24 portable classrooms.
Campus Redesign to Maximize Instructional Time
The redesign will include a building addition at the existing HHES campus to reduce the time students spend walking between specialists and classrooms throughout the day. This would improve campus safety and minimizing lost instructional time due to daily transitions.
Single Secure Entry
Constructing a single secure entry door will enhance security by restricting school access points.
Middle School
Digital Emergency Messaging
A digital system at HMS would broadcast emergency alerts and guidance directly to classroom screens during lockdowns or other emergencies.
High School
Digital Emergency Messaging
Digital emergency messaging at HHS would allow emergency messages and instructions to be displayed in HHS classrooms during a lockdown or other emergency.
How the bond is allocated
1
New TK-5 elementary school = about $57.7 local bond contribution, after impact fees and property sales and state-assisted funding
(65.7% of total bond)
2
HHES demo, rebuild and remodel: Connected campus & Safety Upgrade = about $23.3 million
(26.5% of total bond)
3
HHS CTE Building & HS Safety Upgrade = approximately $1.2 million, leveraging additional in-kind and cash donor contributions
(1.4% of total bond)
4
Replacement Track and Install Multi-Use Synthetic Turf Field HHS = about $4.8 million
(5.5% of total bond)
5
HMS Outdoor Play Area & Safety Upgrade = about $800,000
(0.9% of total bond)