Capital Improvement Projects

November Board meeting- update begins at 1:32:00

• Construction will begin soon at CPHS. Mr. Gianfermi shared the plans with the board. The timeline for construction at CPHS goes through the winter of 2024. Included in the renovations:

  • Addition of 25 new classrooms and 5 new science labs

  • Upgrade art, PLTW/robotics, and career/technical education spaces

  • Expand cafeteria and upgrade food service program

  • Update media center

  • Fill in courtyard to expand admin and guidance area

  • Widen high-traffic hallways

  • Add rehearsal space to performing arts wing

  • Add indoor physical education space and update fitness lab

October 2021 Board Meeting- update begins at 49:20 and again at 1:01:46

• The second round of bids for construction of the new Taft Middle School were approved by the board. Mr. Katsouros noted that we had a lot of participation from local contractors. This round of bids included a number of items such as masonry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, flooring, etc. The structural steel bid was previously completed in the summer.
• Dr. Terrill noted that the district is proud to be utilizing many local contractors and trades organizations so that this project supports our local economy and community members.
• The district had a successful bond sale for the project. The rate will allow us to complete all of the scheduled projects while also leaving room for other issues that may arise. By financing the construction through bonds, residents of the district will NOT see any increase in their taxes.
• Bids for construction work at the high school will happen in early November, with the goal of approving those bids at the November board meeting.
• Planning for Timothy Ball Elementary and MacArthur Elementary is in the final stages. The goal is to bid these projects in late winter.

September '21 meeting - update begins at 59:30

• Work at Taft continues to proceed as quickly as the weather allows. By early November it is anticipated that the base of the building will be poured, and steel will go up the beginning of next year.
• High school design plans are nearing completion after gathering input from staff.
• MacArthur and Timothy Ball design plans are also nearing completion.

August '21 meeting - begins at 59:20

Development at the Taft site has started. Crews are preparing the site for foundation.

There were no updates on the project at this board meeting.

June 2021 - begins at 23:00

• First bid package was approved and information about those bids, particularly the building's steel, were provided by Skillman Corporation
• Underwriting agreement for the bond sale was approved
  • Depending on cash flow, this is likely to happen late fall or early 2022

May 2021 - begins at 39:50

• Approval to issue bonds for the project is given
• Resolutions passed for initial steps of the project

April 2021 - begins 47:35

• Dr. Terrill shares the location of the future Taft Middle School site
• Preliminary site layout and conceptual building design are shown (see Program & Design Presentation document)

March 2021 - project info begins at 47:50

• Additional designs and site maps of the building are shared
• Construction updates indicate that ground will be broken at the site this summer

February 2021 - project info begins at 16:40

• A design committee has been established, which includes secondary administrators throughout the district as well as our director of buildings and grounds.
• The location of the new Taft Middle was announced, along with the rationale for choosing the site. Location will be at the corner of 121st Street and Gibson Avenue.
• A proposed - not definite - site layout was shared as an example of the amenities the new school will have.

January 2021 - project info begins at 1:04:00

• The remonstrance period for the project has now passed.
• Site recommendations will be brought to the board soon so that the project can stay on schedule.

December 14, 2020 - Second Public Hearing 

• Attorney Zic reviews the process for approving a capital project, including the requirement to hold a public hearing and other additional steps
• Dr. Terrill reviews the rationale, proposed capital improvements, and timeline of the project
• CFO Katy Dowling and a representative from Baker Tilly (advisors) review the financial aspects of the project, including total estimated costs and how it can be funded without a referendum.
• Public comments were heard by the board.
• The board unanimously approved the capital improvement project as presented.

December 7, 2020 - First Public Hearing

• Attorney Zic reviews the legal procedures for holding public hearings for capital projects
• Dr. Terrill provides an overview of the project including the rationale, details about what the project will include, the project timeline, and benefits.
• CFO Katy Dowling reviews the financial components of the project, including the estimated cost and explanation of no funding via a referendum.
• Public comments were heard by the board.

November 2020 - project info begins at 26:00

• Dr. Terrill provides the board with an overview of the project and the work done in previous years to prepare for it.