​​​​​​​​​​​The Rockford School Board approved a cafeteria addition and renovations at Bloom Elementary School.​ ​The 4,512 square-foot addition will be done in two phases: Construction on the cafeteria and kitchen addition began October 2016 and will be completed in late May 2017. Construction on the second phase includes renovations to the gymnasium and restrooms, plus a vertical lift to make the school compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Second phase construction will begin in June 2017 and be completed in August 2017.