2026 Summer Construction Projects

Most school construction projects are funded by voter-approved capital levies. Additional funding may be provided by grants.

While major school construction projects — school replacement, modernization, and additions — take multiple years, smaller projects are scheduled during the summer break to avoid disruption to teaching and learning.

Often termed summer projects because of the timing, most of these projects are also referred to as systems projects because they involve part of the school building’s systems: heating and ventilation, safety, security, windows and doors, roofing, electrical or plumbing, playgrounds and other site improvements, exterior cladding (siding, painting, repairs), and seismic improvements for earthquake safety. 

Projects starting in summer 2026, or that are underway, are funded by the 2025 Building Excellence Capital Levy (BEX VI), the 2022 Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics Capital Levy (BTA V), the 2019 Building Excellence Capital Levy (BEX V), and the 2009 Buildings, Technology, and Academics Capital Levy (BTA III).

You can also view projects from recent previous years.

Ballard High School

Project: Replace existing track with new track surface.

• Project funding: BEX VI
• Project manager: Conrad Plyler

B.F. Day Elementary School

Two-year Project: Repair concrete openings around windows; replace existing exterior windows.

• Project funding: 2025 BEX VI Capital Levy and 2019 BEX V Capital Levy
• Project manager: Mitch Kent

Bryant Elementary School

Two-year Project: Replace and/or refurbish exterior windows; install ceiling fans for classroom comfort.

• Project funding: 2022 BTA V Capital Levy and 2019 BEX V Capital Levy
• Project manager: Kristi Jones

Emerson Elementary School

Project: Make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety.

• Project funding: BTA V
• Project manager: Amanda Fulford

Graham Hill Elementary School

Project: Replace roof and make related improvements.

• Project funding: BTA V
• Project manager: Mark Emelko

Lawton Elementary School

Two-year project: Replace roof and make related improvements.

• Project funding: BTA V
• Project manager: Mark Emelko

McGilvra Elementary School

Three-year project: Make exterior improvements to windows, doors, and masonry; make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety.

• Project funding: BEX V
• Project manager: Amanda Fulford

Orca K-8 School at Whitworth

Project: Replace roof and make related improvements

• Project funding: BTA III
• Project manager: Mark Emelko

Rising Star Elementary School at AAA

Two-year project: Repair and/or replace exterior windows; make cladding improvements; add signage.

• Project funding: BTA V
• Project manager: Mark Emelko

Roosevelt High School

Project: Install new synthetic turf and pad; install new track surface.

• Project funding: BEX VI
• Project manager: Conrad Plyler

Salmon Bay K-8 School at Monroe

Two-year project: Replace roof; make voluntary seismic upgrades to improve earthquake safety.

• Project funding: BEX VI
• Project manager: Mitch Kent

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Project: Replace three play structures and related ground surfaces; repair and seal asphalt; install new game lines and traffic garden to help students learn safe bicycling practices.

• Project funding: BEX VI
• Project manager: Conrad Plyler

Van Asselt School Interim Site

Project: Install solar panels for electricity generation.

• Project funding: Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce
• Project manager: Brian Fabella

View Ridge Elementary School

Project: Make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety; upgrade electrical switch gear.

• Project funding: BTA V
• Project manager: Matisia Hollingsworth

Whittier Elementary School

Project: Replace flat roof, phase 2

• Project funding: BTA V and a Washington State Distressed Schools Grant
• Project manager: Matisia Hollingsworth