Wa-Hi staff continue to discuss design options
Walla Walla High School Career Center teacher Claircy Clizer talks with School Board member Ruth Ladderud and architect Greg McCracken about design options for improving the 50-year-old school. Thursday architects from BLRB/USKH spent the day meeting with Walla Walla High School staff members to continue discussions on design options.
Recent survey results from Wa-Hi staff indicate 90 percent would like the district to pursue a bond measure to improve the school. HVAC limitations, classroom size and outdated technology are at the top of the list for areas in need of improvement.
Staff members are weighing the pros and cons of two primary design options. One is similar to the 2013 bond issue which eliminates exterior breezeways to allow for more classroom square footage and the other features a new science building near CTE which keeps exterior breezeways. They are also studying phasing options and projects costs.
No decision have been made regarding a proposal to take to the voters. The school board would need a resolution to the Walla Walla County Elections Department by March 7 to participate in the April 22 special election. Superintendent Mick Miller reported to school board members last night he would like to meet with the school board prior to March 7 to keep this option open. The next election date options are August 5 and November 4.