USD 490 | 2010 Bond Issue

El Dorado, Kansas

This bond issue was preceded by an extensive, comprehensive Master Plan process to align current needs with long-term goals. The result was a bond issue that addressed part of the District’s needs with intention to address the remaining upon completion of a successful project. This process created strong community buy-in by creating trust among District, taxpayers and project team stakeholders.

The designs for El Dorado Middle School and Skelly Elementary consist of grade-level classroom communities with integrated flex learning spaces for small and large group activities. The middle school boasts a gymnasium that is ideal for spectators to move easily between both courts and wrestling area.

  • Pre-bond services
  • El Dorado Middle School
    • New on undeveloped site
    • Three sections per grade level
    • 480-student capacity
    • Storm shelter
  • Skelly Elementary
    • New on existing site
    • Two sections per grade level
    • 320-student capacity
    • Storm shelter

I have never felt for a day that either Principal worked for the contractor or that we as a customer were alone. Rather, I can think of numerous instances in which Gravity::Works served as our advocate and to protect our best interests.”

—Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools (formerly with USD 413 and USD 490)

Client

El Dorado Public Schools USD 490

Square Footage

190,000 sf

Date of Completion

January 2014

Project Delivery Method

Construction Manager at Risk

Construction Company

Nabholz Construction

Services Provided

Architecture
Programming
Master Planning
Facility Assessment/Audit
Bond Planning
Community Engagement
Code Compliance
Interior Design
Construction Administration

Personnel

Vince Haines, Principal Architect
David Stewart, Principal Architect
Kerrie Parker, CAD Technician