As Deer Creek grows, the needs of local students grow, as well.

Locals feel this increase in population in the classroom, which is why the Deer Creek I-6 School District recently called a special election for Aug. 23 to consider a bond vote. This bond notes that for the last decade the Deer Creek School District has grown exponentially; therefore, local educators and citizens believe more space, technology and transportation are needed.

“The bond will help build new facilities and additions along with repairing, renovating and renewing several district buildings in order to accommodate the increasing student population, enhance the safety and security of our sites for our students and make improvements to existing learning environments,” said Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer for the Deer Creek School District Lenis DeRieux.

The bond vote is two-fold, with the initial part of the vote considering bonds in the sum of

$169, 395,000 for repairs, constructions, remodeling, acquiring new school furniture and improving school sites. Another element of the bond vote includes issuing a bond in the sum of $5,650,000 for purchasing transportation equipment. According to DeRieux, the list of the proposal for the Bond Projects includes:

• Land Purchase for Elementary #2

• Land Purchase for Future School

• Spring Creek Elementary Classroom Additions

• New Elementary #1

• New Elementary #2

• Middle School 2nd Story Addition

• Prairie Vale Elementary Storm Shelter/Classroom Additions & Secure Entry Vestibules

• Deer Creek Elementary Storm Shelter/Classroom Additions & Secure Entry Vestibules

• Rose Union Elementary Secure Entry Vestibules

• Grove Valley Elementary Secure Entry Vestibules

• Performing Arts and Athletic Center (Safe Room for HS, 2nd Story Addition Wrestling Room, Pom Room, and Cheer Room, Testing/PD)

• Band, Choir, and Drama Addition

• Deer Creek Intermediate School Classroom Renovation

• Technology Center Roof

• Band Instruments and Uniforms

• Transportation Route Buses, Activity Buses, White Fleet

• Operational Expenses

• Books and General Improvements

• District-wide School Refresh

For those wanting more information about the bond initiative, contact Superintendent Ranet Tippens or any Deer Creek School District Board of Education member. Visit

www.deercreekschool.org for updates and contact information.