"As reported earlier this year, the district is considering a building project that would upgrade our facility and helpour students meet the demands of the New Standards. All three site-based teams presented their prioritized lists to the District Building Committee at the beginning of November. The District Building Team met every week in November and created a prioritized list that was presented to the Board of Education in December. Based on this list, along with the advice of the project planning architect, James Jordan of James Jordan Associates, the Board of Education will be presenting a formal plan to the district residents. At that time, residents can comment on the plan and give suggestions to the board. Residents can keep up-to-date on the project through the Gold 'N Brown and the local newspapers. The ideas generated thus far will greatly enhance the personal growth and well-being of not only our students, but of our entire community as well." (Source Gold 'N Brown Jan/Feb 1999)

      "The Ilion Foundation has been discussing ways that it can help the district in its potential building project. Because of the district's high state aid ratio, even small donations can generate much larger amounts of state aid funding. The foundation is considering fund raising events that could help the district finance technology improvements in the classroomand media centers, the building of classrooms and athletic facilities, and the enhancement of the overall physical plant. They will be presenting ways that individuals and groups can sponsor different parts of the project. The foundation feels that the project will benefit everyone of all ages in our community. If you would like more information on how you or your group can play a significant part in the building project, please contact the Ilion Foundation at 315-894-9934." (Source Gold 'N Brown Jan/Feb 1999)