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PLCS Voters Pass 2023 Bond Issue for $129.9 million!
Tuesday, May 9th represents a remarkable moment in Papillion La Vista Community Community Schools' history. Residents from PLCS voted overwhelmingly in support of a $129.9 million bond, the largest bond in district history passing with over 66% approval. The Bond Issue projects will:
- Improve safety & security.
- Update older facilities to today’s standard of greatness.
- Serve projected growth in student enrollment.
Construction Has Begun!
Planning, design work and construction started immediately after the voters approved the bond issue. See all the projects happening below:
- Email communications@plcschools.org with any questions.
Approved Projects List
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Hickory Hill Elementary Addition / Renovation
- 1/22/24 Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $7,128,560 from Sampson Construction for the Hickory Hills renovation and additions.
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Hickory Hill project will begin in early spring and will be completed by August 2025
- Major renovations to update Hickory Hill to today's standards including:
- Install secure entrance, moving visitors through the office.
- Adding finishing kitchen, allowing for an additional entree and permanent ware.
- Major interior updates.
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Parkview Heights Elementary Addition / Renovation
- 1/22/24 Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $7,562,283 from Boyd Jones Construction for the Parkview Heights renovation and additions.
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Parkview Heights Elementary will begin in late spring and be completed by August of 2025
- Major renovations to update Parkview Heights to today's standards including:
- Expand physically smaller classrooms to standard size.
- Interior and exterior improvements.
- Playground updates.
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PLHS and PLSHS Baseball and Softball Complexes
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6/26/23 Board approves 25 -year Lease with COP for Fricke Field
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8/14/23 Board approved Turfing of 2 baseball fields. Approved the lump sum bid of $3,344,059.99 from Midwest Golf and Landscape, Inc.
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10/9/23 Board approves 25-year Interlocal Agreement with the COL for the use of City Park Field #2
- 1/22/24 Board approves the lump sum bid of $1,649,850 for laying turf on both PLSH and PLSHS softball fields.
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Tara Heights Elementary Addition / Renovation
- 2/12/24 Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $7,800,451 from Sampson Construction for the Tara Heights renovation and additions.
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Tara Heights will begin in late spring and be completed by August of 2025.
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Major renovations to update Tara Heights to today's standards including:
- Expand physically smaller classrooms to standard size.
- Interior and exterior improvements.
- Playground updates.
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Trumble Park Elementary Addition / Renovation
- 2/12/24 Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $8.058,307 from Boyd Jones Construction for the Trumble Park renovation and additions.
- Trumble Park project will begin in early spring and will be completed by August 2025.
- Major renovations to update Trumble Park to today's standards including:
- Expand physically smaller classrooms to standard size.
- Interior and exterior improvements.
- Playground updates.
Upcoming Projects List
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Safety and Security Improvements
Board Enhances Safety & Security Portion of Bond
Based on feedback received during the engagement phase, the Board of Education has enhanced the safety and security portion of the bond issue. These enhancements will be done at ALL schools.
Safety and security improvements:
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Additional access control throughout school - plus door propping alert system
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Update intercom/paging system throughout school so all staff have access to call a lockdown
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Update front entrance video system
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Integration of all systems
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Expanded chain link fencing around perimeter of elementary playgrounds
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Security film and other bullet resistant features
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Secure Entrances & Updates: Bell, Hickory Hill, Patriot, Portal, and Walnut Creek
Bell, Hickory Hill, Patriot, Portal, and Walnut Creek
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Install secure entrance, moving visitors through the office.
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Add finishing kitchen*, allowing for an additional entree and permanent ware.
- Playground updates.
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Minor interior updates.**
*Bell Elementary already has a finishing kitchen.
**HH is an older school that will require more interior renovation to bring it to today’s standard
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Update Older Facilities: Parkview Heights, Tara Heights, and Trumble Park
Parkview Heights, Tara Heights, and Trumble Park
Major renovations to update these older schools to today’s standards, including:
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Expand physically smaller classrooms to standard size.
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Interior and exterior improvements.
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Playground updates.
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Serve Projected Student Growth: New Elementary School
New Elementary School
To educate the growing student population in the western portion of the district. This school would be built for 450-500 students.
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La Vista and Papillion Middle Schools
La Vista and Papillion Middle Schools
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Renovation of science classrooms.
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Interior and exterior improvements.
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Addition of counseling center (LVMS).
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Gym renovation (PMS).
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PLHS and PLSHS
PLHS and PLSHS
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Auditorium/theatre renovation.
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Update baseball and softball complexes.
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Addition of PE classroom/activity space (PLHS).
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Addition of flex classroom for health class and academy programs (PLSHS).
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Young Adult Transition Program (YATP)
A new facility for our students age 18-21 with severe disabilities built on land PLCS currently owns. Currently, the program is leasing space that is too small for the students served.
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Technology Infrastructure
Increase performance and reliability of technology in all schools and support new safety and security systems.
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Serve Projected Student Growth: Future School Property
Land potentially for a new elementary school and a new middle school. The land would be purchased now while it is available and can be sold if it is not needed in the future.