Board and partners celebrate 2018 bond closeout after multi‑year projects

Nicole Deltoza, senior director of capital facilities, and Adam Cormack of RNC Management presented a bond closeout recap that credited multi‑year planning, consistent standards and alternative procurement strategies for the program’s completion. Adam Cormack said the bond work touched nearly every site in the district and praised the leadership and partnerships that enabled delivery under challenging supply‑chain and pandemic conditions. "This bond success was achieved based on good leadership," he said.

Presenters highlighted several tangible outcomes: seven new elementary schools, a new middle school at Y East, additions and improvements at high schools (including music-room additions), a new transportation facility, and upgraded athletic complexes and fields. The team described procurement strategies, including a prototypical elementary approach and use of GCCM (an alternative construction delivery) to capture lessons learned and gain savings that funded additional projects.

Speakers noted partnerships with OSPI, the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Energy Trust and local organizations that helped secure permits, grants or other assistance. Staff said they are targeting an early‑next‑month closeout for remaining project budgets and to return unused bond program contingency funds where applicable.

Board members thanked the RNC and district teams for delivering projects largely under budget and noted awards received for top projects such as the bus barn. The presentation concluded with recognition of the long timeline and work still needed to maintain and plan for future capital needs.