Community Meeting No.3�
September 23, 2026
EASTWOOD
LOCAL SCHOOLS
Facilitated by
Welcome
Brian Hughes
Superintendent
Agenda
Planning
Questions?
Facility FAQ’s
Building Recommendation
PLANNING BY THE NUMBERS
Task Force Members
48
5
2
Task Force Meetings
Community Meetings
1
Recommendation
Eastwood’s challenge
What does the “Eastwood Experience” look like today?
What is the
“Eastwood Experience” of tomorrow?
Bridging the gap with facilities that support the experience
Enrollment
Facility assessments
Master plan
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1,423 students in PK-12 in 2030-2031
$33.0 million to renovate the HS; 74% reno/replace
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$24.0 million to renovate the MS; 77% reno/replace
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OFCC recommends building replacement when over 66%
OFCC recommends a single building for enrollment below 1,500
Add on to the Elementary School to make a PK-12 building
Building Recommendation
For Visual Placement Only
*Complete Design if Levy Passes
EXISTING HS BUILDING TO REMAIN: 59,853 SF
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 80,811 SF
PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING: 157,077 SF
EXISTING HS BUILDING TO REMAIN: 59,853 SF
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 80,811 SF
PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING: 157,077 SF
EXISTING HS BUILDING TO REMAIN: 59,853 SF
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 80,811 SF
PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING: 157,077 SF
EXISTING HS BUILDING TO REMAIN: 59,853 SF
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 80,811 SF
PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING: 157,077 SF
EXISTING HS BUILDING TO REMAIN: 59,853 SF
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY: 80,811 SF
PROPOSED NEW HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING: 157,077 SF
Facility FAQs
Facility FAQs
What is wrong with our current facilities?
The buildings look so good.
Aging Facilities
13. Emergency/egress lighting
14. Fire alarm
15. Handicapped access
16. Site condition
17. Sewage system
18. Water supply
19. Exterior doors
20. Hazardous material
21. School safety
22. Loose furnishings
Why don’t we fix what we have?
Repair & Renovations
As you can see from previous slide we have significant facility needs that will need addressed.
We have around $55 Million worth of repairs & renovations.
This is a community decision- How do we invest money in a way that provides the greatest long-term benefit to our community?
What are the 3 big ticket Items we need to repair?
What are some upcoming big ticket maintenance items?
What are some upcoming big ticket maintenance items?
What are some upcoming big ticket maintenance items?
Questions & Answers
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Will this new facility take into account future growth we could experience after building a new school?
Today
The Elementary,
Middle School and High School combine for a total of
244,941
square feet
Potential
New 5-12 building
Keep existing HS gym, auditorium, surrounding spaces
Eastwood PK-4 school�
297,741
square feet
What’s included
New 5-12 Building
Where will the students go while construction/demolition is taking place?
Why are the LFI’s so high? Can we reduce the cost of the building?
Why are the LFI’s so high? Can we reduce the cost of the building?
Why are the LFI’s so high? Can we reduce the cost of the building?
Can we see a break down of how much money is coming in from each of the industries in the area and where that money is going to?
Why can’t any of the abatement money be used toward a new building?
Why can’t any of the abatement money be used toward a new building?
Can we see a breakdown of the cost of the project?
Co-funded Project Cost (local cost only) $31,386,277
Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs) – integral to building $28,584,685
Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs) – site $2,384,000
Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs) – existing buildings to remain $10,784,287
Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs) – miscellaneous $500,000
10% inflation / contingency for LFIs $4,225,297
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District’s project cost $77,864,546
State’s project cost $17,654,780
Total project cost $95,519,326
November 3rd Ballot Information
Preliminary financing estimates provided by Sudsina & Associates, LLC.
Timeline- New Operating Levies
*From Wood County Auditor Website
Thank you!
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