McElwain Elementary Bond Projects
McElwain Elementary will see a wide range of improvements through the 2024 bond, with between $3.4 million and $4 million in total investment.
School safety is a core component of the 2024 bond, and McElwain will receive upgraded fire alarms, a revamped intercom system, classroom door locks and exterior door sensors. School connectivity will also be modernized through new network cabling and faster Wi-Fi, which will support learning in all areas of the building.
Classrooms, libraries and shared spaces will be updated with modern furnishings. Critical systems throughout the building will be improved, with investments to both heating and cooling, as well as updated electrical infrastructure and enhanced lighting.
Outside the building, several areas on school grounds will be refreshed. Sidewalks and parking areas will receive repairs, and the school will also receive new playground equipment. In all, these investments will provide a safe, reliable and welcoming environment for the McElwain community.
Projected construction budget:
$3.4 million to $4 million
Bond Investment Areas at McElwain Elementary
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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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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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