NEWS RELEASE

December 27, 2007

For more information:

Mike Gunn, 425-385-4190

Mary Waggoner, 425-385-4049

Everett School District starts search for future school sites

In February 2006 district voters approved a capital bond to build new schools, make major school renovations and buy land to

build future schools.

"Over the next two decades, population forecasts by the Washington state Office of Financial Management (OFM) projects

population increases for this region of between 15 and 20 percent," said Everett School District's Facilities and Planning

Director Mike Gunn. "That translates into a need for three new elementary schools and more middle and high school

classrooms over the next 20 years. Clearly, we will need more classroom space for students living and learning in this district."

In January, the Everett School District will be moving ahead with a land search process to honor its promise to voters.

"Previous district leaders had the foresight to buy land for the future," said Superintendent Carol Whitehead. "Their planning

made it possible for us to build H.M. Jackson High School, Gateway Middle School, Penny Creek Elementary and Forest View

Elementary on land purchased years ago. It is important that we make similar provisions for schools for tomorrow's students

by securing land today for their schools."

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