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Bond program
The $27.5 million bond program will address critical health, safety, and security upgrades in all of the district’s schools. In addition, it will include energy efficiency updates, modernize existing buildings with technology and provide infrastructure improvements. Finally, bond funds will increase student capacity at Vern Patrick Elementary and Tom McCall Elementary with the addition of six new classrooms at each school.
Projects
Info and updates
ADDITION:
- Construct six additional classrooms to expand student capacity, equally placed between Tom McCall and Elton Gregory
RENOVATION/UPGRADES:
- Renovate building entrance for safety and security
- New security access control system
- Install additional security cameras
- Install additional intercom speakers
- Reseal and weatherproof exterior concrete walls
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
BBT Architects (BBT) continued Concept Design meetings throughout the month of May, including a design charrette with the design team which allowed the staff to collaborate on their visions of what this addition could look like and how it would serve their schools.
Concurrently, BBT along with the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Technology teams visited each site to start developing the systems that will be incorporated into these projects.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
Next Month, BBT will start the Schematic Design (SD) portion of the design process in which they will further develop the chosen concepts with additional details such as elevations, spacing and dimensions, eventually incorporating the MEP designs.
HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: Design Charrette! This important step in the design process brought to light some new design directions that otherwise weren’t considered.
Challenges and Solutions: The major challenge with this project is designing a building that will work with both Elementary and Middle school aged students. The solution is a collaborative approach with both administrations understanding and considering each other’s needs and being fair about the decisions being made.
ADDITION:
- Construct six additional classrooms to expand student capacity, equally placed between Tom McCall and Elton Gregory
RENOVATION/UPGRADES:
- Renovate building entrance for safety and security
- New security access control system
- Install additional security cameras
- Expand intercom system
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
BBT Architects (BBT) continued Concept Design meetings throughout the month of May, including a design charrette with the design team which allowed the staff to collaborate on their visions of what this addition could look like and how it would serve their schools.
Concurrently, BBT along with the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Technology teams visited each site to start developing the systems that will be incorporated into these projects.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
Next Month, BBT will start the Schematic Design (SD) portion of the design process in which they will further develop the chosen concepts with additional details such as elevations, spacing and dimensions, eventually incorporating the MEP designs.
HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: Design Charrette! This important step in the design process brought to light some new design directions that otherwise weren’t considered.
Challenges and Solutions: The major challenge with this project is designing a building that will work with both Elementary and Middle school aged students. The solution is a collaborative approach with both administrations understanding and considering each other’s needs and being fair about the decisions being made.
- Relocate front office to improve circulation, safety, and security
- Remodel entrances for safety and security
- Install access control system
- Install remote locks on east/west exterior doors
- Reconfigure vacated areas/classrooms
- ADA Upgrades:
- Remodeling of restrooms
- ADA access from north parking lot to playground
- ADA access from school to football field
- Upgrade exterior doors to meet ADA requirements
- Repair sidewalks for safety
- Upgrade sewer system to meet current standards
- Upgrade fire protection system
- Replace water heater for efficiency
- Remove breezeway
- Replace all wire glass
- This is a minor remodel project with an alternate for major HVAC renovation project
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
BBT Architects (BBT) continued Concept Design meetings throughout the month of May. Using the pre-bond work that BBT performed, the design team was able to review several concepts and provided their visions of what this new office space could look like and how it would serve their school in the best way.
Concurrently, BBT along with the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Technology teams visited each site to start developing the systems that will be incorporated into this project.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
Next Month, BBT will start the Schematic Design (SD) portion of the design process in which they will further develop the chosen concepts with additional details such as elevations, spacing and dimensions, eventually incorporating the MEP designs.
HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: Teamwork. It’s disappointing to work on a major renovation then have to scale back how much renovation can take place now, pushing the rest to the future. The team at Obsidian has understood and accepted that fact from the beginning and has been focused and engaged on what we can do for them with this bond cycle.
Challenges and Solutions: The domino effect. As this project is a phase of a bigger plan to renovate Obsidian, it is a challenge to make sure this portion of the overall plan can be realized without the need to touch additional spaces and possibly going over budget. The solution is to focus the design on this one space making sure that it works now and for the future renovation.
ADDITION:
- Construct six (6) additional classrooms with Activity Space and Cafeteria to expand student capacity
RENOVATION/UPGRADES:
- Replace communication and security camera systems
- Add secure fencing outside portable
- Regrade site to drain away from building
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
BBT Architects (BBT) continued Concept Design meetings throughout the month of May, including a design charrette with the design team which allowed the staff to collaborate on their visions of what this addition could look like and how it would serve their school.
Concurrently, BBT along with the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Technology teams visited each site to start developing the systems that will be incorporated into this project.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
Next Month, BBT will start the Schematic Design (SD) portion of the design process in which they will further develop the chosen concepts with additional details such as elevations, spacing and dimensions, eventually incorporating the MEP designs.
HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: Communication and collaboration. The Vern Patrick team has been engaging and willing to provide their input on the decisions being made throughout the pre-design process.
Challenges and Solutions: Space and proximity. The challenge is creating a cafeteria space that feels a part of school and has proximity to the kitchen, keeping distance traveled to a minimum. The solutions are being worked on with the design team as we move forward.
- Install access control system
- Replace front entry for ADA upgrades
- Add camera system (6 total)
- Add kitchen
- Install additional intercom speakers
- Replace exterior windows
- Replace HVAC system & DDC (direct digital controls)
- Reroute fire sprinkler line locations and gable ends
- Install new intercom paging
- Repair sidewalks
- Secure entry
- Add door position sensors to all exterior doors
- Add exterior and interior cameras/system
- New Intercom Head-in Paging
- Add fire sprinkler piping to Main Office
- Install additional fire alarm horns/strobes
- Renovate HVAC system (asbestos piping)
- Replace JACE Controller
- Remove old/Replace balance of roof
- Improve ventilation to Science rooms
- Abate asbestos
- Secure entry
- Install access control system
- Install additional intercom speakers
- Add door position sensors to all exterior doors
- Install access control system
- Install key card access to main entrance
- Install additional intercom speakers
- Secure entry
- Install access control system
- Install additional intercom speakers
- Secure entry
- Install access control system
- Add security camera system
- HVAC renovation to Gym and Office areas
- Add fire sprinkler system/upgrade panel
- Upgrade restrooms to ADA
- Replace door hardware with ADA
- Abate asbestos VCT (vinyl composition tile)
- Domestic water lines freeze protection
- New permanent AC for classrooms
- Upgrade all restroom ventilation
- Remove all wire glass
- Replace roof
- Install new intercom paging
- Upgrade interior door hardware to ADA
- Upgrade restrooms to ADA
