Goodrich-School officials are taking the preliminary steps necessary to begin exploration of a possible bond extension.
Linda DeCamp, business manager for Goodrich Area Schools, said options are being explored to obtain a bond extension, netting the district between $15-$17 million for the purpose of renovations and construction.
The bond extension will not raise the current school millage, but rather lengthen the terms of the school bonds.
DeCamp said without an extension, the current loan fund balance would be paid off in the 2012-2013 school year, with the current amount of the schools? five bonds for an approximate total of $37,186,000. With an extension, the loan fund balance would be repaid in the 2018-2019 school year, said DeCamp.
‘Basically, every $5 million borrowed adds 3 years,? said DeCamp.
Area schools were opened to construction managers and architects to examine and submit price bids for the possible renovations last week.
‘These are very preliminary steps,? said DeCamp.
Money from the bond issue would be primarily focused on the high school, which opened in 1964.
Desired building improvements to GHS include: four new classrooms; a new front entrance; renovated locker rooms; replacement of the roof at the middle section of the building and a handrail along the steps in Raymond C. Green Theater for the Performing Arts.
Other possible renovations include: a new gym entrance at Reid Elementary School, new carpet throughout Oaktree Elementary School, and a new computer lab in Goodrich Middle School.

Goodrich- Consideration is being given to a bond extension for repairs and renovations in Goodrich Area Schools.
At Monday’s school board meeting representatives from Wolgast Construction presented a list of potential improvements to facilities in the district. If the decision to pursue the issue is made, the extension would not increase the current 7.75 mills paid annually by residents rather extend the bond payment.
Though there are no specific figures available until there is a decision regarding what improvements, if any, will be made, costs are estimated at $17 million.
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, a bond issue would allow us to maintain our facilities and add areas where we feel we will experience growth in the next five year,? said Kim Hart, school district superintendent.
Hart explained Wolgast conducted a facility study, obtaining suggestions and making assessments regarding maintenance.
‘We literally went through every building in the district,? said Hart. She added that improvement at Goodrich High School, 8029 Gale Road, would be a priority.
The list of possible modifications includes:
n Four new classrooms in GHS.
n A connecting corridor on the south side
of GHS.
n Upgrades for GHS locker rooms,
bathrooms, football stadium and track.
n New band instruments for GHS students.
n A new gym entrance for Reid Elementary School, 7501 Seneca St.
n Improved access to the playground at RES.
n New doors on all buildings.
n Computer labs at Goodrich Middle School, 7480 Gale Road.
n Expansion of the bus garage.
‘Right now we know we don’t have 17 million dollars to make these modifications,? said Hart.
Hart estimates the issue would be voted upon in 2007 if the board proceeds with the extension.
‘What we really need from the board right now is direction in what way to proceed,? said Hart. ‘This is just the first step in a long process. There’s been absolutely nothing decided.?
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, ? said Hart, ‘they would have community meetings.?
Taxpayers would be given opportunities to express concerns and offer suggestions, said Hart.

Goodrich- Consideration is being given to a bond extension for repairs and renovations in Goodrich Area Schools.
At Monday’s school board meeting representatives from Wolgast Construction presented a list of potential improvements to facilities in the district. If the decision to pursue the issue is made, the extension would not increase the current 7.75 mills paid annually by residents rather extend the bond payment.
Though there are no specific figures available until there is a decision regarding what improvements, if any, will be made, costs are estimated at $17 million.
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, a bond issue would allow us to maintain our facilities and add areas where we feel we will experience growth in the next five year,? said Kim Hart, school district superintendent.
Hart explained Wolgast conducted a facility study, obtaining suggestions and making assessments regarding maintenance.
‘We literally went through every building in the district,? said Hart. She added that improvement at Goodrich High School, 8029 Gale Road, would be a priority.
The list of possible modifications includes:
n Four new classrooms in GHS.
n A connecting corridor on the south side
of GHS.
n Upgrades for GHS locker rooms,
bathrooms, football stadium and track.
n New band instruments for GHS students.
n A new gym entrance for Reid Elementary School, 7501 Seneca St.
n Improved access to the playground at RES.
n New doors on all buildings.
n Computer labs at Goodrich Middle School, 7480 Gale Road.
n Expansion of the bus garage.
‘Right now we know we don’t have 17 million dollars to make these modifications,? said Hart.
Hart estimates the issue would be voted upon in 2007 if the board proceeds with the extension.
‘What we really need from the board right now is direction in what way to proceed,? said Hart. ‘This is just the first step in a long process. There’s been absolutely nothing decided.?
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, ? said Hart, ‘they would have community meetings.?
Taxpayers would be given opportunities to express concerns and offer suggestions, said Hart.

Goodrich- Consideration is being given to a bond extension for repairs and renovations in Goodrich Area Schools.
At Monday’s school board meeting representatives from Wolgast Construction presented a list of potential improvements to facilities in the district. If the decision to pursue the issue is made, the extension would not increase the current 7.75 mills paid annually by residents rather extend the bond payment.
Though there are no specific figures available until there is a decision regarding what improvements, if any, will be made, costs are estimated at $17 million.
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, a bond issue would allow us to maintain our facilities and add areas where we feel we will experience growth in the next five year,? said Kim Hart, school district superintendent.
Hart explained Wolgast conducted a facility study, obtaining suggestions and making assessments regarding maintenance.
‘We literally went through every building in the district,? said Hart. She added that improvement at Goodrich High School, 8029 Gale Road, would be a priority.
The list of possible modifications includes:
n Four new classrooms in GHS.
n A connecting corridor on the south side
of GHS.
n Upgrades for GHS locker rooms,
bathrooms, football stadium and track.
n New band instruments for GHS students.
n A new gym entrance for Reid Elementary School, 7501 Seneca St.
n Improved access to the playground at RES.
n New doors on all buildings.
n Computer labs at Goodrich Middle School, 7480 Gale Road.
n Expansion of the bus garage.
‘Right now we know we don’t have 17 million dollars to make these modifications,? said Hart.
Hart estimates the issue would be voted upon in 2007 if the board proceeds with the extension.
‘What we really need from the board right now is direction in what way to proceed,? said Hart. ‘This is just the first step in a long process. There’s been absolutely nothing decided.?
‘Should the board decide to go forward with this, ? said Hart, ‘they would have community meetings.?
Taxpayers would be given opportunities to express concerns and offer suggestions, said Hart.