Residents to vote on gym bond next month
When district residents voted on the elementary school bond in December 1998, they were also asked to vote on construction of a new $2 million gym. It was narrowly rejected by a vote of 502 to 466.
That issue will again appear on a ballot on Dec. 19. This time, voters will be asked to support a $2.62 million bond for a gymnasium and multipurpose room at the high school.
Improvements are needed to provide space for physical education, athletic and community recreation activities.
According to reports from the Department of Children Families and Learning, AdrianÕs current gymnasium is outdated and ranks among the bottom 10 percent of physical education, athletic and community recreation spaces in the state.
Plans call for new construction to include:
oCompetition-level gym designed for two sections of physical education and bleacher seating for 800,
oTwo varsity locker rooms with an office, toilet and shower facilities,
oAdditional uniform storage and laundry facilities,
oFitness and weight training room with an area for aerobics and adjacent toilets,
oOffice/dressing and shower room for visiting referees, staff and coaches,
oMulitpurpose room large enough to accommodate wrestling mats and physical education programs,
oLobby space with a concession/ticket stand,
oPupil rest rooms as required by assembly space and occupancy codes.
Since the bond was so narrowly defeated in 1998, supporters are optimistic it will pass this ti