Prop S Construction of New Entryways Underway this Summer

Thanks to the community's tremendous support of the Proposition S bond issue, improvements continue throughout the summer of 2024 with the construction of new secure main entrances at six Ritenour sites.

The new entryways provide a double layer of security with a secured vestibule at the main entrance. This allows office staff to screen anyone entering the school before giving them access to the building. The new entryways with secure vestibules are under construction at the Administrative Center, Ritenour High School, Hoech Middle School, and Buder, Kratz and Marvin elementary schools. The new main entrances are expected to be finished in time for the first day of school on Aug. 19.

New entryways at Ritenour Middle, Marion and Wyland were completed during the summer of 2024. The Ritenour School for Early Childhood Center, Iveland Elementary and Husky Academy already had secured vestibules at their main entrances.

While the new entryways are under construction, a temporary main entrance is available for visitors. Visitors must ring a doorbell, which alerts office staff to go to the door and address the visitor.

“We are very excited about our summer construction projects but know they cause some temporary inconvenience for our staff and visitors,” said Mike Smith, director of operations and support services. “We appreciate our community’s patience while our contractors complete these important updates.” 

Since the summer of 2020, many Prop S projects have been completed, including a new fitness center and renovated and expanded cafeteria at Ritenour High School, new and resurfaced parking lots, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, much-needed brick tuckpointing, replacement of playground pads and HVAC replacement and updates. 

Proposition S is a $19.5 million zero tax-rate change bond issue that voters overwhelmingly approved in June 2020. Ritenour has completed all of the updates and repairs without raising its tax rate for Ritenour residents.   

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