Welcome to the second year of Foundations, an e-newsletter focused on keeping our community updated on current and past levy and bond initiatives and how their tax dollars are supporting student learning and achievement, while keeping our school buildings modernized and maintained. Follow along in the spirit of learning every month for a new edition.
Kent School District
The Kent School District is deeply grateful to voters for passing the Capital and Technology Replacement Levy! Your support ensures our students have the technology, safe buildings, and resources they need to thrive. This levy allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and create dynamic learning environments for all students. A huge thank you to our community for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. Together, we are OneKSD.
 Technology Projects Update
Phase 1 Data Cabling Improvements Project Update
The project scope is limited to secondary schools and non-instructional facilities. Data cabling contractors are nearing completion of work at Kent-Meridian High School and will begin preliminary work planning and equipment staging at Kentwood High School. The Administration and Transportation campuses were completed last summer.
Improvements
New fiber optic cabling between all wiring closets within each building.
New ethernet cabling to each wireless access point.
New ethernet cabling to each clock/intercom unit throughout each building.
Benefits
Establish a higher speed network between sections of each building.
Improve wireless network capacity and density throughout each building's learning and work areas.
Install prerequisite data cabling for forthcoming network-based clock/intercom improvements.
Capital Projects Update
Our district is committed to fostering transparency and accountability in every aspect of our work, ensuring trust and open communication with our community. To keep our community informed, below are a few photos from recently completed capital projects supported by voter-approved funds.
Cedar Heights Middle School Science Classroom Conversion Project
Phase II of the Cedar Heights Science Classroom Conversion Project from the 2016 Bond was completed over the summer. This included converting the old metal shop and a standard classroom into science rooms with added plumbing for supply and waste lines, sinks, electrical outlets, demonstration tables, cabinetry millwork, new countertops, flooring, and lighting. Also, a hallway was improved with cabinets for additional storage.
Before
After
