STEM Lab Bond Projects
The 2024 bond will fund a wide range of enhancements at STEM Lab that support hands-on learning and student well-being. In all, bond investments at STEM Lab will total between $2.1 million and $2.5 million.
As part of a district-wide push to introduce career and technical education (CTE) to students in grades 6 through 8, classroom space at STEM Lab will be converted to support new career-focused programming. These flexible spaces will support instruction in a variety of subjects such as design, entrepreneurship and business. By introducing CTE earlier, students will have the chance to discover new passions, strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and begin building a foundation for future academic or career success.
The bond will also fund several other improvements at STEM Lab, including upgraded gym flooring, new interior lighting, air conditioning and better kitchen equipment. The district is also investing in upgraded IT infrastructure including new Wi-Fi and network systems. The school fire alarm system and intercom will also be modernized for greater campus safety.
Projected construction budget:
$2.1 million to $2.5 million
Bond Investment Areas at STEM Lab
The 2024 bond is focused on improving and updating facilities across the district. All bond projects will benefit students, staff and the community by investing in our buildings and – by extension – investing in our community. These investments vary from paving and resurfacing projects to major interior and exterior overhauls to update school furnishings and finishes.
All schools are also receiving comprehensive IT upgrades through the 2024 bond. These upgrades will support faster network connections and support advanced classroom tools. IT projects will also boost school safety and security, with improved security cameras, exterior door sensors and updated safety systems.
District Bond News
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See how the 2024 Bond and 2025 MLO are bolstering safety and security across the district.
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The bond-funded Nutrition Services Center will transform school meals for all students.
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See what's planned as part of a 36,000-square-foot to FutureForward at Bollman.
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See what's planned for the district's bond-funded CTE expansion at middle schools and K-8s
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Staff and students ushered in the start to the school year by celebrating their bond projects.
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Summer 2025 served as the kickoff to the first round of bond projects. See a timeline for upcoming work.
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The core team that will design and rebuild THS and FutureForward at Bollman is complete.
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See which schools are slated for general construction and IT projects this spring and summer.
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Thank you to our community for voting ‘YES’ to invest in our school buildings.
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It’s official! Adams 12 Board of Education places Blueprint Funding Proposals on November ballot