Board approves architectural design work to update Bowman Elementary restrooms and therapy spaces

Board members approved authorizing architectural and engineering drawings for a Bowman Elementary renovation aimed at converting group restrooms and underused space into individual restroom facilities, small-group instruction rooms and therapy spaces. Staff said the work would free six to eight classrooms and avoid a larger, more expensive wing addition in the short term.

The board heard that Vorhees Sloans Architects (VSWC) conducted a facilities assessment and that Bowman and the high school are the district’s oldest buildings in need of updates. Superintendent Severs said ownership of drawings will allow the district to proceed quickly to bid if funding (for example, revenue from a successful levy or sponsorship proceeds) becomes available.