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PHASE ONE: BUILDING PRIDE FOR OUR FUTURE

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PHASE ONE OVERVIEW

In May 2018, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a 5.5 mills bond and operating levy to fund Phase One of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.

PHASE ONE OF THE MASTER FACILITIES PLAN INCLUDES:

Renovate classrooms, media center and student restrooms in K-8 buildings

Build a new Lincoln Elementary on Helmbright Drive

Finance a feasibility study to develop a high school options for community consideration.

 

 


LINCOLN ELEMENTARY MONTHLY CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Each month, the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools provided an update on the construction progress of our new Lincoln Elementary beginning with the groundbreaking in February 2020 and ending with a ribbon cutting in June 2021.

June 2021 Update (Final)
May 2021 Update
April 2021 Update
March 2021 Update
February 2021 Update
January 2021 Update
December 2020 Update
November 2020 Update
October 2020 Update
September 2020 Update
August 2020 Update
July 2020 Update
June 2020 Update
May 2020 Update
April 2020 Update
March 2020 Update
February 2020 Update
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      PHASE ONE RECAP    

OUTCOMES AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF PHASE ONE

In May 2018, voters passed a 5.5 mills bonds and operating levy to fund Phase One of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan, a strategic plan to address the long-range facility needs and vision of the district. It laid an important foundation for the growth of the district, ensuring Gahanna remains an education leader in central Ohio.

GJPS was committed to open dialogue and transparency throughout the process and engaged parents, community members and school leaders, as well as outside experts, to assess the most urgent needs and assure the school community is prepared for the future. The collaborative plan addressed critical issues such as outdated building and over capacity, especially as the district prepares for a surge of new students.

TOP OUTCOMES OF PHASE ONE

Renovating Classrooms, Media Centers and Restrooms in K-8 buildings
Modernized classrooms across the district to create flexible and innovative learning spaces.

“It was important for us to ensure an equal learning environment for students, regardless of the school they attend in the district,” said Superintendent Steve Barrett. “The updates to the buildings help close the gap of equity and support a more consistent learning experience for students.”

Building a New Lincoln Elementary
The new Lincoln Elementary officially opened in August 2021 and has been widely praised for its innovative design, including smart technology for classrooms and sensory spaces for students. This was the first new school building GJPS has had in 27 years and the preview event and celebration in June 2021 was a great success as families toured the building and enjoyed fellowship.

“The building features 30 classrooms, five classrooms per grade level, to help us serve 750 students,” said Barrett. “The new building, along with the redistricting effort, were critically important to ensure our district is well positioned as our population continues to expand. We focused on building new connections with different families who were all coming together to be part of this new community.”

Conducting a Feasibility Study to Identify Solutions for Lincoln High School
To address an overcrowded and aging Gahanna Lincoln High School, the district conducted a study on how best to support students for 21st century learning. A new high school was identified as the most economical and beneficial solution. GJPS will break ground on the project in fall 2022.

Coming in Under Budget
It was a competitive construction market and labor costs were soaring in 2021. The new Lincoln Elementary was a $24 million project, and GJPS finished the building $400,000 under budget. Some cost cuttings examples included removing the permanent stage planned for the cafeteria which was incredibly costly. Instead, district leaders opted for a less expensive portable stage. Also, the internal GJPS team took the lead on purchasing all of furniture and technology, which provided significant cost savings.

“The work our team did during Phase One gives us the experience and the confidence to take on Phase Two, which is a much bigger undertaking and includes the building of our new Gahanna Lincoln High School,” said Barrett. “Labor shortages continue to be an issue as does supply chain challenges. I am confident in our team’s ability to be thrifty once again to stretch the dollars.”


      PHASE ONE VIDEO UPDATES      

 

Lincoln Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

 

 


Photo Highlights Lincoln Elementary Ribbon Cutting

 


Lincoln Elementary Board of Education Spring Tour

 

 


One Year Construction Anniversary for the New Lincoln Elementary


A First Glimpse of the New Lincoln Elementary

 

 


LINCOLN ELEMENTARY GROUNDBREAKING

 

 


GLHS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

 

 


CLASSROOM RENOVATION MODEL

 

 


LINCOLN ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION 

 


K-8 CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS

 


    CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION NEWS  

Summer Improvement Projects

Summer Improvement Projects

Date: 5/12/2023

GJPS Gearing Up for a Busy Summer

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Date: 3/1/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of February from Phase Two projects around the district.

February Construction Updates

February Construction Updates

Date: 2/24/2023

February 2023 Stadium construction Update

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Date: 2/16/2023

The One-Room Schoolhouse has recently been moved to a new location on Havens Corners Road.

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Date: 1/15/2023

Over Winter Break, this Phase Two informational brochure was mailed to GJPS residents.

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Date: 1/5/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of December from our Phase Two projects around the district.

New GLHS Sneak Peek

New GLHS Sneak Peek

Date: 12/12/2022

Take a look inside the NEW GLHS with this latest FLY THROUGH video! While many of the specific material, furniture and color choices are not finalized, you will see many of the incredible features that our new building will offer.

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Date: 11/30/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of November from Phase Two projects around the district.

November Construction Update

November Construction Update

Date: 11/11/2022

November 2022 Stadium Construction Update

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Date: 11/2/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of October from Phase Two projects around the district.