Bethel school district has been spending millions on the Willamette high school over the years - new science building 3 years ago, new roof last year, etc. As the article indicates, replacement can be a more cost-effective strategy in the long-run that piecemeal upgrades, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and seismic upgrades.

On a related note, I am surprised to not see Camas Ridge elementary not specifically called out in the 4j information cited here (although $199M and $300M options do mention an "additional elementary school"). Camas Ridge was built in 1950 and is not seismically safe; I hope we can do better for those kids.