Puyallup School District's Strategic Approach to Building Renovations and Modernization

Renovating aging school buildings with subpar conditions often yields fewer results than replacing them entirely or renovating newer buildings. Outdated equipment and infrastructure inflate repair costs and compromise the building's effectiveness.

The 2021 Citizens Facility Advisory Committee Report chart, attached below, outlines the building's lifecycle and shows the best times for renovations and modernization.

The Puyallup School District periodically conducts district-wide assessments to gauge the age and expected lifespan of each building and its systems. This proactive approach enables our teams to anticipate potential breakdowns, distribute funds for proactive replacements, and prioritize upgrades, fostering an enriched learning environment for students.

This process also plays a crucial part in our strategy for selecting projects and schools to propose to the community for local investment through levies and bonds.

For more insights into our capital projects and building conditions, please visit the Status of PSD Schools on our Foundations for Our Future website.