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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
April has seen Griffin Construction pushing the EGMS/TMES addition closer to completion. All exterior insulation has been installed and the roof has been fully shingled. Drywall work has been mostly completed throughout the addition with the mudding and taping process finished. Ceiling grid has started to be installed with drop in ceiling tiles being placed closer to the end of April. The electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors onsite have mostly completed their initial installs. Casework will start to arrive onsite in the last two weeks of April and will continue to be installed into May. Finally, the interior of the EGMS/TMES addition has been painted throughout April and is expected to be completed early May.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
With project closeout scheduled for the end of May, Griffin will be pushing to have any remaining finish work completed by the end of the month. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors will begin to place their respective equipment such as lights, bathroom fixtures, and vent covers. The commissioning process will be started once all needed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment has been fully installed. On the exterior of the EGMS/TMES addition, the asphalt fire road and the concrete sidewalks will be placed. Griffin will also start to complete all closeout documentation for the project.
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
April has seen Griffin Construction pushing the EGMS/TMES addition closer to completion. All exterior insulation has been installed and the roof has been fully shingled. Drywall work has been mostly completed throughout the addition with the mudding and taping process finished. Ceiling grid has started to be installed with drop in ceiling tiles being placed closer to the end of April. The electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors onsite have mostly completed their initial installs. Casework will start to arrive onsite in the last two weeks of April and will continue to be installed into May. Finally, the interior of the EGMS/TMES addition has been painted throughout April and is expected to be completed early May.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
With project closeout scheduled for the end of May, Griffin will be pushing to have any remaining finish work completed by the end of the month. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors will begin to place their respective equipment such as lights, bathroom fixtures, and vent covers. The commissioning process will be started once all needed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment has been fully installed. On the exterior of the EGMS/TMES addition, the asphalt fire road and the concrete sidewalks will be placed. Griffin will also start to complete all closeout documentation for the project.
- 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
April has seen a further push to complete all remaining DDC and HVAC commissioning issues. Once all issues have been resolved, the HVAC system will be tested and balanced to ensure smooth operation.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
May will be spent continuing to resolve all remaining issues for commissioning at Obsidian Middle School.
HIGHTLIGHTS
All controls work will be completed soon.
CHALLENGES
Controls closeout has proven to be a long process.
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
April has seen a shift from constructing the VPES addition to installing finish work. Drywall has been hung, tapped, and mudded throughout the interior of the project. The exposed concrete floors have been polished in preparation for flooring to be placed. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors are continuing to finish the installation of equipment and tying the existing school into the new addition. Towards the end of April, casework started to arrive onsite and be installed.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
With project closeout scheduled for the end of May, Griffin will be pushing to have any remaining finish work completed by the end of the month. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors will begin to place their respective equipment such
as lights, bathroom fixtures, and vent covers. The commissioning process will be started once all needed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment has been fully installed. On the exterior of the VPES addition, concrete sidewalks will be placed and landscaping work will begin. Griffin will also start to complete all closeout documentation for the project.
HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: The new addition is now a dried-out space which has allowed interior production to quicken.
- 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
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
In the month of April, the HHES HVAC Upgrade was advertised to contractors. A pre-bid walkthrough was scheduled and held close to the start of the month to give contractors a chance to physically be onsite and to ensure that the most
qualified contractors are selected for the project. Kellcon inc. has continued to focus on ensuring all needed materials can be ordered and received before the project start date.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
During May, Kellcon Inc. will start to sort through contractors who bid on the HHES HVAC Upgrade. The contractors that are selected for the project will be choosen based on price, avaliablity, and manpower. Kellcon Inc. will continue to focus on ordering all needed equipment and materials before the scheduled June start date.
- 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
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
April has seen the first steps be taken in bringing together and selecting the contractors that will be tasked with completing the RHS HVAC Upgrade. The project was advertised at the start of the month and a pre-bid walk was held at the end of the month. Kellcon inc. continues to focus on having all materials and equipment ordered and received before the project start date in June
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
With the RHS HVAC Upgrade advertised and a pre-bid walk completed, contractors will start to submit bids for the project during the start of May. Kellcon Inc. will sort through the bids to determine the best contractors for the job based on manpower and pricing. Kellcon Inc. will continue to focus on having all materials and equipment ordered and received before the project start date in June.
- 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