Kent ISD — The former Dutton Elementary School was demolished last month as Kent ISD begins preparing the 14.35-acre property at 3820 68th St. SE for its second career and technical education center.
Since purchasing the property in February, Kent ISD has worked with Progressive Companies, the architectural firm selected for the project, to develop plans for labs and equipment for future programming. The firm has also gathered input from current students about their preferences for lab and classroom layouts and furniture, Superintendent Ron Gorman said.
Progressive Companies is scheduled to present design development drawings to the Kent ISD School Board during its Nov. 16 meeting. Owens-Ames-Kimball, the construction management firm overseeing the project, will also present the proposed budget.
Funding for the property purchase and construction will come from several sources, including bonds authorized by the Kent ISD School Board, a countywide career and technical education millage and the millage’s remaining fund balance.
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027, with the new facility scheduled to open in August 2029, Gorman said.
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