The sights and sounds of construction projects will soon be heard all across the District. In addition to the new Rosedale Elementary and South Meadows Middle Schools nearing completion in South Hillsboro and the current renovation of Hare Field, a number of improvements will be implemented at several schools over the summer. These projects are primarily funded through the 2006 Construction Bond, currently in the third year of implementation.
Unless otherwise noted, these projects are expected to begin on June 19 and be completed by mid-August:
Brookwood and Indian Hills Elementary Schools – Outdated lighting fixtures will be upgraded to current technology, resulting in reduced energy consumption and improvements to the classroom learning environment.
Eastwood Elementary – The 31-year-old heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment will be replaced and the old pneumatic control system will be changed to current digital technology. These replacements will alleviate functional and calibration problems and allow greater flexibility in controlling individual area temperatures.
Glencoe High School – Phase 2 of a three-phase project will install a completely re-designed and re-engineered HVAC system to replace the existing 27-year-old system. The repeatedly-rebuilt chiller and the boiler systems will be replaced and new digital controls will be installed. The new system will give the school much greater control over temperature zones. Work already has been under way during non-school hours.
Groner Elementary – The existing HVAC system, a boiler with in-slab heating and no air conditioning, will be replaced with a new chiller and high-efficiency boilers, enabling air conditioning throughout the school.
Mooberry Elementary – The existing roofing will be improved with necessary seismic structural upgrades to strengthen the ties between the roof deck and walls, followed by a full replacement of the roof system. Current roof leak problems also will be resolved.
Poynter Middle School – After undergoing an expansion this school year, Poynter will receive a more uniform transition between the old and new wings, including replacing old windows to match the new windows, and interior and exterior repainting. New bleachers also will be added to the gym.
Reedville Elementary – A new covered play structure, with architectural features similar to the main school building, will be installed. Reedville had not had a covered play structure before and the children will soon be able to enjoy playing in an area protected from the weather.
In addition to the expansion of Brown and Evergreen Middle Schools, the following projects were completed in 2007 and 2008:
- Butternut Creek office remodel and line of sight improvements
- Brookwood office remodel and line of sight improvements
- Eastwood lighting upgrade
- Glencoe HVAC upgrade (phase 1) and bleacher replacement
- Groner bus loading area
- W. L. Henry seismic upgrades and roof
- Hilhi locker room remodel
- Jackson seismic upgrades and roof
- Ladd Acres seismic upgrades and roof and lighting upgrade
- Lenox lighting upgrade and play area drainage
- McKinney parking lot addition, HVAC replacement and digital controls
- Minter Bridge HVAC replacement and digital controls
- Mooberry HVAC replacement and digital controls
- North Plains covered play area
- Reedville office remodel and line of sight improvements
- West Union HVAC, fire alarm and security systems upgrades
More bond construction projects are planned for the summer of 2010 and 2010-11 school year:
- Butternut Creek accessibility upgrades
- Farmington View unit ventilator replacement
- Glencoe HVAC upgrade (phase 3) and lighting upgrade
- W. L. Henry cafeteria and kitchen expansion and remodel
- Hilhi rooftop units and HVAC commissioning, digital controls in gym
- Reedville exterior siding and window replacement
For more information about the 2006 Construction Bond and the school construction projects, please contact the Communications Department at 503-844-1500.