Barking Points: Results of the Bond

To be able to reflect back on a journey traveled and believe to have made progress is a victorious feeling. A progressive journey well established, but far from finished, is exactly what Lind School District faced this winter. Following the majority passing of the Lind School District facilities bond, the combined support from Lind community members has given Lind-Ritzville Middle School and Lind Grade School the opportunity to vastly improve conditions throughout their buildings, which has staff examining the schools’ potential and the students marveling over good things to come.

The passing of the bond will provide Lind School District the chance it needed to make improvements on its schools, shedding a positive light on future generations of Bulldogs.

Rob Roettger, superintendent and leading voice of construction projects to be conquered, realizes the bond will affect the students “ the fact that we won’t have leaks in our roof anymore for students to have to deal with.”

Among others, the roof is a prominent problem that Roettger looks forward to resolving. “We’re just worried what that looks like when we come in after it rains. Now, we get to take that burden off of myself and Mr. Strot, the staff and the students.”

Along with the fixed roofing, renovated carpets and possibilities for updated technology for the students, the newly passed bond will also invest in a replacement HVAC system, which will be noticeable during the climatic extremes of the winter and summer months. Roettger notes, “Obviously, any kind of HVAC system means more comfortable classrooms for the students.”

Since the bond passed, students are especially optimistic about district-wide improvements. The bond will commence over several years, so its promise appeals to both upper-classmen who will be continuing on to a new building soon, as well as younger students whose career as a Bulldog stretches long ahead of them. Alarah Pierce-Pulliam said, “I feel that the bond passing will be a positive thing for future generations.”

An aura of positivity seems to be a reoccurring theme throughout the students. Caden Liberty explains, “I’m excited about having a better learning environment because there will be less distractions so I can better focus on the lesson.”

Taelor Umland shared the optimism when she said she thinks the bond is a good idea as it will be nice to have everything fixed and there won’t be any complaints.

Looking back, Roettger reflected on all that has happened up to this point. “I’m very thankful that the community stepped up and helped the schools. I’m very grateful for that.”