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Paradise Valley officials present Indian Bend Elementary rebuild plan, cite structural defects and tight timeline
Summary
District staff told the governing board that Indian Bend Elementary has multiple aging and potentially hazardous building systems and recommended a full rebuild using bond funds. The district outlined procurement steps, a temporary relocation plan and a target schedule to reopen a new school in fall 2026.
Paradise Valley Unified School District staff on Thursday presented a plan to rebuild Indian Bend Elementary School, identifying structural, roofing, HVAC, plumbing and accessibility deficiencies and recommending a full rebuild funded from the district’s voter-approved bond program.
“Building A was constructed in 1972,” said Miss Berrigan (Facilities staff), listing the campus’ three main structures and the ages of each. She told the board that some problems are current, such as leaks and foundation settlement, while others are likely given the buildings’ age. “This campus … has the highest number of deficiencies and the most severe level of those deficiencies,” she said.
District staff detailed problems the board should consider: foundation cracks and settlement, sagging or degraded roofing and roof membrane failures, aging HVAC equipment and…
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