Capital Projects
The Issaquah School District Capital Projects Department manages land acquisition, planning and design, bidding, construction, modernization and renovation of schools and District facilities.
In 1990, student enrollment was 8,600. The District had just three high schools, three middle schools and seven elementary schools. By 2002, enrollment had climbed to 14,500. Today nearly 18,500 students attend four high schools, six expanded middle schools, and 16 elementary schools. Over the last 10 years, Capital Projects has successfully managed approximately $325 million in projects and our schools and support service centers are modern, efficient, cost effective, and equitable district-wide.
A variety of sustainable strategies have been used to enhance the learning environment while reducing maintenance and operational costs. Since 2001, new construction has increased the total District building space 36.2% while energy usage has decreased 2%.
- Capital Projects Board Updates
- Capital Facilities Plan
- 2022 Levy
- 2018 Levy
- 2016 Bond Projects
- 2012 Bond Projects
- Other Funding Source Projects
- Small Works Roster
- Water Quality Standards and Testing Procedures
Capital Projects Board Updates
Capital Facilities Plan
2022 Levy
2018 Levy
2016 Bond Projects
Design & Planning
Elementary School #17
New Elementary #17 continues to be in the planning and land use permitting process. Please see ISD press release dated 11/24/21 for more information related to the delay of construction of E-17.
Complete
Cougar Mountain Middle School
The new middle school (formerly known as Middle School #6) is scheduled to open in early 2022 and will serve 850 students in grades 6-8. The 130,000-square-foot building will help reduce student populations at five existing middle schools and meet the District's needs into the future.
Maple Hills Elementary School Renovation
The Maple Hills Expansion/Remodel project includes HVAC improvements, upgraded finishes, and adding office & classroom space within the existing building. An earlier office remodel was completed in 2016 to improve safety and security. Bus and vehicle drop-off areas were reconfigured to enhance safety and traffic flow prior to the 2017 school year.
2012 Bond Projects
Thanks to the generous support of Issaquah School District residents, the 2012 School Construction and Maintenance Bond provided a $219 million investment in the future of Issaquah School District students, teachers and families.
Complete
Liberty High School Addition & Modernization
Addition and Modernizations to Liberty increasing student capacity with state of the art teaching environments. To capitalize on connectivity, the design provides socially interactive common areas - both inside and out – and a welcoming entry to give the school a sense of place and community presence.
Sunny Hills Elementary School Rebuild
A new two-story school was constructed on the existing play field and adjacent property, along with temporary bus loop and outdoor play area. The project scope included demolition of the old school and site development including: play areas, rain gardens, new bus loop and a wetland buffer. On site-portables were remodeled and maintained for future growth.
Gibson Ek High School
Designs for converting Gibson EK for the renovation and addition provided flexible and diverse learning spaces. The Commons includes a theatrical stage, lounge area, individual cooking and an informal library that opens directly to the exterior to expand the learning environment.
Other Funding Source Projects
Holly Street Early Learning Center
The project includes improvements to the Holly Street Building (old Admin Bldg) to accommodate new ECAEP & ECE classrooms, the Child Find Program, a Health Room to serve the campus, among other amenities. The BASC Program will also be housed in this newly remodeled facility.
Small Works Roster
Public works projects with an estimated cost of $350,000 or less may use the Small Works Process. To be eligible for projects through the Small Works Process with the Issaquah School District, vendors will need to register with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) Small Works Rosters and select Issaquah School District as the public agency (MRSC Application Process).
Registering with MRSC for the FREE Membership allows the vendor to select up to 9 public agency rosters.
To register as a business on MSRC click on “Businesses”, under Application Information click on: “Sign Up Here” and then click on “Create Your Account or Get Started” and follow the instructions to register. Select the Public Agency: Issaquah School District No 411.
If a business is already registered with MSRC, then select Issaquah School District No 411 within that account. For registration questions, please contact MRSC Rosters at mrscrosters@mrsc.org or 206-436-3798. If you have questions about Issaquah School District projects, contact the Capital Projects Department directly at rossend@issaquah.wednet.edu or 425-837-7040.
Illustration of Liberty High School Performing Arts Building by Kendall Lum, former Issaquah School District ACT student
Water Quality Standards and Testing Procedures
The Issaquah School District contracted with PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc., to perform its routine water safety testing in 2018. The facilities and sites tested included all 15 elementary schools, all five middle schools, and all four high schools in addition to the administration building and three operational complexes. None of the facilities were found to have systemic or facility-wide lead contamination in the drinking water.
The EPA has set an action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in a one liter sample in public water systems. In order to distinguish between a problem at the source and a problem within a specific building, i.e. the pipes, fixture, or other components like solder, the EPA has set the individual action level at 20 ppb for a 250 ml sample. However, the ISD has historically taken action when results come back over 15 ppb for a 250 ml sample and used this threshold again in our latest round of testing.
Individual fixtures at some facilities were found to exceed the EPA recommended action level of less than 20 parts per billion (ppb) lead, indicating localized contamination. The typical cause of lead contamination at the Issaquah School District facilities appeared to be lead-containing fixtures, lead-containing (brass) fittings, and/or lead-containing pipe joint solder.
All potential drinking water sources were tested, including every drinking fountain, sink, ice machines, hose bib, bathroom sinks, staff and all classroom sinks, kitchen prep faucets, water bottle stations, instant hot water faucets, and hose bibs where an athlete might fill their water bottle as well as emergency showers and locker room showers.
Sinks labeled “non-potable” indicating the water is not suitable for drinking, custodial closet sinks, dedicated dish washing equipment and sinks, and specialized hand washing areas not affiliated with food preparation were not tested.
Building by building results are available below. (Note, Cedar Trails Elementary and Cougar Mountain Middle School were constructed after this report was completed). To view the report in its entirety, please use this link to access the full report document.
Questions?
Contact:
Capital Projects Department | 5150 - 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029 | 425-837-7040