Welcome to the second year of Foundations, an e-newsletter focused on keeping our community updated on current and past levy and bond initiatives supported by voter-approved funds. When we come together with a shared commitment as OneCommunity to educate and support our students, we continue to build on a foundation that extends beyond the classroom and strengthens the entire community--united into OneKSD. We are committed to fostering transparency and accountability in every aspect of our work, ensuring trust and open communication. Follow along very month for a new edition.
Kent School District
Technology Operations & Support Services Update
The Kent School District Technology Operations & Support Services Team is dedicated to empowering students, staff, and the community through innovative and secure technology solutions. Below are highlights from a recent presentation to the school board by Director of Technology Kyal Olson, Assistant Director of Technology Operations Ed McAlpine, and Assistant Director of Technology Support Services Amie Bourn. For more information: Technology Operations & Support Services. Recent project highlights include:
Data cabling improvements
Schools to datacenter network
Managed network services
Server & storage refresh & upgrades
Data warehouse replacement
Cybersecurity - various CISA controls
Technology Support Fun Facts
In the Kent School District there are:
3,060 desk phones
2,750 voice mailboxes
505 phone/fax lines
3,240 clock/intercom units
45,394 email mailboxes
1,492 email distribution groups
5M emails per month
61M files in SharePoint (312TB)
75,510 M365 groups
1,762 enterprise applications
161 servers
Upcoming Technology Levy Projects
Thank you, voters!
The following are upcoming levy-funded projects aimed at strengthening the district’s technology infrastructure. These initiatives focus on improving connectivity, enhancing communication systems, increasing data security, and ensuring reliable system performance to support teaching and learning across all schools. These projects would not be possible without the support from our community!
Data cabling improvements (elementary)
Clock & intercom refresh (all)
Datacenter UPS refresh
Managed security operations
Data backup improvements
Capital Projects Update
The Kent School District Capital Projects team is dedicated to delivering exceptional services that benefit all stakeholders by creating safe, inclusive, and conducive learning environments for students, staff, and community members. Below are the highlights from a recent presentation to the school board, delivered by Assistant Director of Capital Projects Brett Scribner.
2016 Bond Update
Following voter approval, the allocation of $252 million dollars has led to the following key project details:
Voters approved 102 projects in 2016.
Tennis courts (3) separated from the field projects.
Property was purchase added with school board approval.
Total of 106 tracked projects: 90 are completed, 14 are currently in progress and 2 have not started.
All projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025-2026 school year.
2018 Levy Update
The voter-approved $75 million dollars in 2018 has supported a wide range of projects including:
Voters approved 307 projects in 2018.
School board approved addition of six (6) projects.
Total of 313 tracked projects.
Majority of projects are deferred maintenance.
All projects scheduled to be completed by end of the 2026-2027 school year.
2024 Levy Update
With the voter-approved $67 million dollars in 2024, the district is moving forward with essential projects focused on building operations and safety, including the following:
Voters approved 28 projects in 2024.
Majority of the projects are critical to building operations and safety.
Projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of the 2028-2029 school year.
Capital Facilities Draft Plan
At a recent Kent School District Board meeting, Executive Director David Bussard and the Capital Facilities Planning Team presented a draft Capital Facilities Plan. This comprehensive document will serve as the district's primary tool for long-term planning and provides essential capital inventory information to local jurisdictions and the broader community. The plan will play a critical role in establishing the district's eligibility for school impact fees under the Growth Management Act and documents the basis for school mitigation fees assessed through the State Environmental Policy Act. In coordination with other long-range facilities studies, the plan supports strategic, data-informed decision-making to ensure the district is prepared to meet current and future needs. The plan is scheduled to be submitted to King County in June. For more more information: Capital Facilities Plan
