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District outlines four major school construction projects; Box Elder HS estimate ~$50M, Bear River HS ~$57M

Box Elder School District Board of Education · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Facility staff presented design updates for four major projects: a three‑story CTE replacement and new PE building at Box Elder High (estimated ~$50 million), Bear River High improvements (~$57 million), a Tremonton elementary (~$38 million) and a Discovery Elementary addition (~$13 million). Board discussed safety, parking and community input.

Corey, the district facilities presenter, gave a multi-school update on major capital projects in design. At Box Elder High, the plan replaces the current CTE wing with a connected three‑story building, adds a PE facility with turf where the grass practice field now is, expands locker and weight-room space and creates a new bus drop on the west side. "The current cost estimate right now is hovering around $50,000,000," Corey said, and the estimated completion aligns to 2027–2028 with an 18‑month build window.

For Bear River High, the district is finalizing a purchase of a nearby seminary building to create a more continuous campus and plans a two‑story PE facility with gym, classrooms, weight room and public restrooms; the projected completion is 2028 and the preliminary cost estimate is about $57,000,000. Board members highlighted safety benefits, improved vestibules to secure building access and the need to address Title IX locker-room balance.

The district also previewed a new West Tremonton elementary (elementary #14) with a current cost estimate near $38,000,000 and a site located between highways; civil work and retention-pond constraints remain under review. Finally, Discovery Elementary is planned for a 12-classroom, 28,000‑square‑foot addition with separate car and bus loops and an expanded parking plan (targeting ~142 stalls); the budget estimate is roughly $13,000,000 and the district hopes to be ready by 2027.

Board members asked about teacher and community engagement in design; facilities staff said they have included teacher input in many design meetings and plan open houses for community feedback. Staff and board also discussed bid windows, material selection tradeoffs and opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure where possible. The projects are positioned to bring ninth grade into high schools in the 2028 timeframe when combined.