PAINESDALE — The Adams Township School Board got a first look at what the proposed bond extension improvements could look like if approved by taxpayers.

The proposed bond would be an extension at the current rate for 11.45 years generating $5.3 million and to end in 2031.

Project Manager Tim Seppanen presented the proposed upgrades at Wednesday’s meeting, including a rendering of the back side of Jeffers High School where most of the upgrades would be visible.

“This will be a major change to the high school but it’s not a major change that changes when you look at our school,” said Superintendent Tim Keteri. “When people come down (from the road), it will look exactly the same, when you go in the back it will be completely modernized and very practical.”

The main issue is the old gym roof and lack of cafeteria space. Fusing the solutions, rather than tearing off and replacing the roof, a new third-floor section will be added above it, creating more space and a new roof, explained Seppanen.

Keteri believes the plan will be more cost effective as the old exterior walls can be used, requiring only a floor and one wall to be added to create the new section of the third floor.

The new 5,400 square foot cafeteria, common space and kitchen would also connect the dead-end hallways of the third floor.

“By infilling this area, we’ve actually created new circulation space,” Seppanen said.

Another upside would be the “stunning views” of the Huron Mountains from the new cafeteria and natural light.

The new cafeteria would free up the old gym currently being used, making more physical education classes possible along with a new weight room and separate showers and lockers not shared with the athletic teams.

Secure entry is another major issue with the renovations to funnel students through the back near the parking lot. The secretary and principal’s office would be located there with a clear view of the entry.

“It really cleans up and ties in everything at the back of the school,” Seppanen said.

Other improvements include the 40-year-old student lockers, storage facilities, furniture upgrades, pool restoration and technology upgrades at both schools.

At South Range Elementary, the roof will also need to be dealt with. This time, it will have to be replaced. Leaky windows are being considered for replacement along with storage, security, and classroom upgrades. Entrance masonry could do with improving along with carpeting and tile.

The community will have the chance to hear more details at two upcoming presentations. The first will be held at 6 p.m. on July 18 at the Jeffers High School Media Center. The second will be at the same time on July 25 at the South Range Elementary Library.