Our
110-year-old school in rural Gem County, as determined by Trout Architects, does not meet seismic stabilization standards and has significant dry rot in some
walls. Approximately $500,000 in repairs is necessary to bring our building up
to code.
Our
students are currently attending school at the Ola Community Hall. To relieve
stress on the community, something different will have to be done after this
school year. The school district will need to pass a bond or levy to have funds
to begin the process of repairing the school. Rather than wait on an
unpredictable outcome, the community has decided to raise as much money as
possible through grants and fundraising to help get our students back in our
school faster.
A committee has
been formed to apply for grants, set up fund raisers and let our supporters
know the needs of the school. DID YOU KNOW, donations
towards an Idaho School allows for 50% individual tax credit off the top. For
more tax benefit information see the additional attachment. No gift is too
small and any amount is appreciated. Donations can be made online at https://www.paypal.me/OlaElementary
or by check. Checks should be made out to Ola
PTO, Note SOS Fund. You can view additional information about Ola School on the video links or visit our Facebook page.
