PSD Foundations For Our Future

ICYMI: Building a new school takes years of planning, community oversight, and careful budgeting. From site preparation and major building systems to classrooms and learning spaces, every cost is planned to balance quality, safety, and long-term value for students and taxpayers.

Our latest article breaks down what goes into the cost of constructing a new elementary school and how bond funding is used responsibly.

Read the full story to learn more about how school construction dollars are planned and spent on our website at https://shorturl.at/Ddao6

ICYMI: PSD is committed to keeping schools safe, functional, and open for students and staff. While recent bond measures didn’t meet the required voter validation threshold, the 2024 Capital Levy continues to provide funding for critical repairs and maintenance, including HVAC, roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, and playground safety improvements.

Major projects like replacing aging schools, addressing overcrowding, and modernizing classrooms still rely on bond funding, so the district carefully prioritizes repairs and safety upgrades to extend the life of existing buildings.
Through our Asset Preservation Program and building condition assessments, PSD monitors facilities to prevent serious issues and make data-driven decisions.

Read more about how we responsibly plan for safe, functional schools on our website at https://www.puyallupsd.org/about-us/departments/capital-projects/contact-us/story-detail/~board/news/post/how-psd-manages-facility-repairs-when-funding-is-limited

Welcome to the team! The Capital Projects and Facilities Planning Department is excited to welcome Angela (Emerald Ridge High School) and Noor (Puyallup High School) as our interns. As incoming seniors, they’ll be helping with building mapping, data collection, asset management and planning projects across the district while gaining valuable hands-on experience in facilities and GIS work. We’re glad to have them on board and look forward to a great summer together!

Read the full story on our website at https://bit.ly/4g0tUBY