Over the past two years, the district has reviewed and discussed school facility maintenance needs, education adequacy and student safety.

All aspects of the district’s facilities were analyzed, and educational spaces were rated based on their ability to support the district’s educational vision. The result is a Facility Plan developed in collaboration with school staff, parents and community leaders.

The district considered options for addressing the identified facility needs, including placing a bond measure before Oregon Trail voters.

Sandy Grade School is a true urban school, located on a tight site near the center of downtown Sandy. As the oldest building in the District, it holds significant sentimental value to the community, but also has the longest list of needs. Nearly the entire exterior envelope and interior finishes are in need of replacement, and there are significant access issues at the building entry and restrooms. The overall sloped site also creates challenges.