Two other school districts, Eagle Point and Rogue River, also are putting construction bond measures on the November ballot to sidestep the same hurdle. This money is to fix up what we have to make sure lasts for a long time. At the present rate of growth generally 1 percent or less a year the projects could serve the district for 10 years. A new school could be needed sooner, however, if stalled construction resumes in key locations. Willard noted that home building has been blocked in Talent because of water supply problems and in Southeast Medford because of traffic congestion at the South Medford freeway interchange.
Work is underway to relieve both problems.
Talent Middle School heating-ventilation system overhaul, bus loop and parking renovation, five new classrooms, office renovation, various building repairs. Elementary schools ventilation systems repair, lighting renovation, new cafeterias at Talent and Phoenix, four classrooms at Orchard Hill, renovation of bus loop and parking at Orchard Hill and Talent. Administration installation of modular building at present office site. Some money also would be set aside to purchase land for future building needs and make minor improvements to maintenance facilities.