Orting School District reports $60 million bond sale, outlines new elementary and CTE wing plans
June 03, 2026 | Orting School District, School Districts, Washington
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
Superintendent Ed Hatsiller and Cliff F, the district's executive director for business and operations, provided a site update for Orting School District on construction projects funded by a voter-approved bond.
Cliff F said, "We sold $60 million in bonds and our interest rate averaged 3.85%." He added that the rate was lower than the roughly 5.5% used in prior calculations and said that difference will save taxpayers about $12 million in future interest costs.
The update said the district has completed schematic design and is finalizing blueprints with an architect and design team after gathering input from staff, community members and specialty designers. The team is coordinating with the city on site placement and has worked with wetlands specialists to identify constrained areas and likely impacts to nearby property owners.
Speaking from the future elementary site, Superintendent Ed Hatsiller described the campus layout: a bus entry drive, locations for a gym and cafeteria and an upstairs library that will overlook the district's 65-acre site toward Mount Rainier. The planned entrance will be off State Route 162 and White Hawk, with a future roundabout and a three-lane access road intended to separate bus and parent traffic and move queuing off the highway.
Cliff F said the planned career and technical education (CTE) wing for Orting High School is likely to be a two-story building adjacent to the elementary campus. He said the district expects to repurpose the vacated elementary space for high-school uses once the new elementary opens.
The district announced Skanska as the primary contractor, named Matt Rumba of NAC Architecture as principal architect, and said the board hired Liz Loy of Alliance Construction Management as the owner's representative to oversee delivery and hold partners to commitments.
Cliff F also said Skanska emphasized local hiring in its proposal and intends to employ many South Sound tradespeople on the project and run an incentive program to encourage on-site workers to purchase food and services locally.
The video closed with a request that viewers check the district website for more information and future project updates.
Cliff F said, "We sold $60 million in bonds and our interest rate averaged 3.85%." He added that the rate was lower than the roughly 5.5% used in prior calculations and said that difference will save taxpayers about $12 million in future interest costs.
The update said the district has completed schematic design and is finalizing blueprints with an architect and design team after gathering input from staff, community members and specialty designers. The team is coordinating with the city on site placement and has worked with wetlands specialists to identify constrained areas and likely impacts to nearby property owners.
Speaking from the future elementary site, Superintendent Ed Hatsiller described the campus layout: a bus entry drive, locations for a gym and cafeteria and an upstairs library that will overlook the district's 65-acre site toward Mount Rainier. The planned entrance will be off State Route 162 and White Hawk, with a future roundabout and a three-lane access road intended to separate bus and parent traffic and move queuing off the highway.
Cliff F said the planned career and technical education (CTE) wing for Orting High School is likely to be a two-story building adjacent to the elementary campus. He said the district expects to repurpose the vacated elementary space for high-school uses once the new elementary opens.
The district announced Skanska as the primary contractor, named Matt Rumba of NAC Architecture as principal architect, and said the board hired Liz Loy of Alliance Construction Management as the owner's representative to oversee delivery and hold partners to commitments.
Cliff F also said Skanska emphasized local hiring in its proposal and intends to employ many South Sound tradespeople on the project and run an incentive program to encourage on-site workers to purchase food and services locally.
The video closed with a request that viewers check the district website for more information and future project updates.
Don't Miss a Word: See the Full Meeting!
Go beyond summaries. Unlock every video, transcript, and key insight with a Founder Membership.
✓
Get instant access to full meeting videos
✓
Search and clip any phrase from complete transcripts
✓
Receive AI-powered summaries & custom alerts
✓
Enjoy lifetime, unrestricted access to government data
30-day money-back guarantee
