The USD 265 Strategic Plan states, "We believe the district must provide a safe, caring, and connected learning environment to educate the whole child academically, physically, and socially." The optimal number of students in each elementary school should be 400–450. The most significant need identified was to create additional capacity at the elementary schools, as two elementary schools have already exceeded 500 students enrolled. Within the core projects of this bond, two new elementary schools are to be constructed at a new site, and Oak Street Elementary School would be repurposed into an Early Learning Center that would house all of the district's Pre-K programs in one centralized location. This will address the most immediate needs of capacity for elementary schools, as well as increase early learning opportunities for all students. Also included in the bond proposal are numerous additions and renovations to schools, creating new learning spaces across the district; improvements to both the Goddard High School and Eisenhower High School Athletics and Activities, providing both schools varsity competition-level facilities that are adequately accessible to all; as well as investments in safety, security, accessible playgrounds, and infrastructure that will extend the life of roads, parking lots, HVAC, and rooftops.

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