2013

QUARTERLY BOND REPORT

January, 2015

SHERWOOD 

GLENDALE 

FREMONT 

HICKORY HILLS 

KICKAPOO 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013 BOND PROJECTS 

FREMONT ELEMENTARY Bond Language: Expand and renovate existing K-5 campus to accommodate the growing needs in north Springfield. PROJECT DESIGN TEAM Architect: Esterly Schneider & Associates & Hollis+Miller, Architects Engineers: MFEC/MEP Engineers: Toth & Associates

PROJECT SCHEDULE Award Contract: Spring 2015 Projected Start Date: Spring 2015 Completion Date: Fall 2016

SUMMARY OF CONTRACT LOG Project Const. Budget: $11,400,000 Original Const. Contract: Change Orders to Date: Total Change Order %: Total Current Contract:

Project’s Status: The District has selected a new architectural firm to start the project over. The consultants will guide the Design Team consisting of teachers and administrators through programming and conceptual design phase in an effort to establish essential functions, size, relationship of spaces and budget. The consultants were instructed to look at the existing facility to determine what areas could be made flexible by identifying existing walls that can be removed to create open collaborative classroom spaces. Consultants are exploring the possibility of reinventing the traditional corridor into useable square footage that is flexible and fluid for teaching spaces in lieu of just circulation. The corridors could be large/mini collaborative spaces that are infused with technology, reading areas, art and music alcoves and group studies. The team has establish that the facility should be expanded to accommodate 450 students for approximate 25 students per classrooms instead of thinking traditional classes but determine how many learning spaces/classrooms can be built for the budget.

Project Challenges:

The design team is challenged with several options that could define what the school should be; a project base and technology, school of choice or technology base learning.

Designing in several collaborative or activity areas within the corridors is termed as the school without corridors.

Making the Building addition connection to the existing with minimum steps and ramps will be difficult due to the slope of the site.

The building design to redefine the delivery of educational programs and student teacher ratios.

Redefining the library space so the function and resources are spread throughout the facility for easier access so students can utilize technology throughout the day.

Maintaining budget due to new construction vs. renovation. Orientation of the building’s front to consider security, vehicle/bus access, vehicle

stacking off of Fremont Ave or Evergreen Street.

Fremont Elementary front elevation facing due west with several mature trees protecting the west facing classroom windows from the late afternoon sun. The existing facility was constructed in 1954 with a classroom wing added in 1967 and the present library added in 1985.

The facility’s existing library faces north overlooking parent pick up parking lot.

Viewing the cafeteria and kitchen rear entrance and the Kindergarten classroom wing extended out to the east.

This is the east side of the existing library which is proposed to be removed for new construction due to the existing construction type.

The east side of the existing facility will be the site of most of the new construction.

Looking toward the northeast direction from the playground area to where the new addition will be sited.

Appearance of the concrete corridor surface after the tile abatement was completed. Custodial cleaned and sealed the concrete surface.

Before tile abatement: Above is the appearance of the facility’s main entrance looking north toward the secretary/principal’s offices on the left and MPR room on the right of the corridor.

A typical exposed concrete floor after the tile abatement was completed. Custodial cleaned and sealed the concrete surface but still doesn’t appear clean with the old tile residue.

The multi-purpose polish concrete test area in the center of the space to determine how much of the old tile grid pattern could be eliminated. The floor area was divided into four test strips so from left to right started with the most aggressive to the finest grinder and completed the eight step process with the 3000 grit grinder and guard to achieve the final shine. . The grinding achieved a gloss reading of 80. The surrounding tan color is the residue from the tile abatement. Another angle of the polished concrete that shows the blue stain used within the grinding process. You can see the reflection of the basketball backboard and school’s Falcon wall signage. The students love the new swimming pool. Staff and students reflections are seen in the polish surface.

Glendale High School Renovations to Cafeteria & Commons/New Commons Area Bond Language: Renovate the cafeteria serving area to improve the serving line layout and improve its efficiency; provide enhancements to the existing library, and add a Commons Area addition. PROJECT TEAM Architect: Gaskin Hill Norcross Engineers: Gaskin Hill Norcross General Contractor: Bales

PROJECT SCHEDULE Award Contract: February 18, 2014 Start Date: March 2014 Completion Date: December 30 2014

SUMMARY OF CONTRACT LOG Project Const. Budget: $2,978,378 Original Const. Contract $2,909,325 Change Orders to Date: $ 69,665 Total Change Order %: 2.3 Total Current Contract: $2,978,990

Existing Glendale Entry

Architect’s Rendering – New Commons Project’s Status: The Glendale Renovation and New Commons spaces are complete. The project was completed on time and within the budget.

ool in August 8th.

Existing Glendale Floor Plan with Highlighted Area of New Commons and Renovation of Cafeteria and Library

Newly Renovated Commons

Commons Area East View Commons at Adjoining Cafeteria West View

Commons Area South View

View of New Cafeteria From the Commons

Principal Caldwell, Vice Principal Ewing Gaskin Hill Architects Representatives

Commons Area West View

Newly Renovated Library South East View

Newly Renovated Library North View

Newly Renovated Library South View

New West Entry

Renovated Cafeteria with New Servery New Student Store at Main Entry

Hickory Hills K8 Bond Language: Expand the existing K-5 classroom wing with four additional classrooms to accommodate the school’s growing population. PROJECT DESIGN TEAM Architect: Paragon Architecture Engineers: MFEC/MEP Engineers: Toth & Associates

PROJECT SCHEDULE Award Contract: December 2014 Projected Start Date: December 15, 2014 Completion Date: August 2015

SUMMARY OF CONTRACT LOG Project Const. Budget: $1,448,500 Original Const. Contract: $1,256,060 Change Orders to Date: Total Change Order %:

Project’s Status: Hickory Hills had a successful bid opening on November 18th and Nesbitt Construction was SPS low bidder. The accepted bid included Alternates that are Tornado glazing in the classroom windows openings, sod in lieu of seeding, solid surface countertops, carpet tiles in the classrooms and solid wood classroom cubbies for durability. In spite of the weather Nesbitt Construction has constructed the construction entrance and fencing and started building the structure pad. The electrician was able to install the required electrical conduits down the corridors to the electrical rooms receiving new power panels over the Holiday break. Prestress Concrete Fabricators has scheduled the construction of the classroom addition wall and roof panel in mid-February and erect panels the first of March through Spring Break.

Project Challenges: The weather for the next two months will be a hindrance to construction progress. Have the footings constructed by mid-February to enable Prestress Concrete to start

erecting the precast wall panels. .

The new 4880 square foot four classroom open concept floor plan. The classrooms can be separate by movable wall panels or leave open for a collaborative class lesson.

The northwest building addition perspective viewed from the intersection of Division Ave and Farm Rd 193.

The contractor gains access to the construction site from Farm Road 193 where the street curb is cut out for the project’s construction drive and gates entrance.

The building pad that is being constructed can be seen when looking north.

A proof roller is used to roll in the building pad fill dirt. The flags indicate the east side of the classroom addition and distance from the existing structure.

The contractor has installed the construction fence to separate the playground area from the construction area. The fencing will be adjusted once the crane is on site to install the precast wall and roof panels.

KICKAPOO HIGH SCHOOL Bond Language: To improve/expand the current kitchen, servery, and cafeteria, renovate the auditorium, and to complete the mechanical systems upgrading.

PROJECT TEAM Architect: BKD, Creative Polk Stanley Wilcox Engineers: MFEC/MEP General Contractor, P1A-P1B: DeWitt & Associates, Inc. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Award Contract/Phase 1A/1B Spring 2014 Projected Start Date: Spring, 2014 Completion Date: P1A Fall/Winter, 2015 Completion Date: P1B Winter 2014 Award Contract/Phase 2: Winter 2015 Projected Start Date: Winter 2015 Projected Comp. Date: Spring 2016

SUMMARY OF CONTRACT LOG Total Project Const. Budget: $17,171,167 P1A/P1B Const. Contract: $8,484,950 Change Orders to Date: $172,334 Total Change Order %: 2.0% PII Const. Contract N/A Total Current Contract/s: $8,657,284

Project’s Status: It was exciting and fun to watch the students and staff see and use their new Kickapoo Commons as the first day of this semester began on January 5. The school’s courtyard was successfully transformed into the new student center/Commons. The temporary wood wall partitions that had been in position blocking this area for so many months were removed over the holidays, exposing the newly completed Commons. Now open too many, for the first time, is a large beautiful and functional space to be used in a variety of ways with polished concrete floors, giant brick columns (each loaded with technology terminations), great sound, and projection systems, and a great feature window detail looking up into the east sky. From the center of the room one can see a different view at each of the four new interior elevations: cafeteria to the East, individual classrooms divisions with touch boards are on the North, the administration offices are to the West, more touch screens, and marker glass and the new large stairway are located to the South. This new interior architecture is further complimented by carefully designed/selected furnishings (varying chair options, differing types of tables, sofas, benches, ottomans, and portable marker/tack boards are placed throughout the large

space in one of several arrangement options carefully determined, to accommodate the varying uses set forth by the school administration. One student commented: “WOW and more WOW; we love it!” Phase 1A/ Mechanical Upgrades: Working with much of what was learned from the HVAC construction on the north end of the campus last summer, we continue to plan/coordinate for what is upcoming this next summer in the south half (2-story portion of the building) and all that is involved in air conditioning replacement and ceiling tile replacement. Phase 1B/Kitchen, Servery, Cafeteria/Courtyard Renovations: The kitchen, servery and cafeteria was primarily completed back in August to allow full use of the kitchen and related spaces at the first day of school. Selective details (ceramic wall tile, sound system speaker installation, completion of perimeter soffits, as examples) that were remaining are now complete. The installation of the vinyl composition floor tile was rejected and was reinstalled with all new tile over the Christmas break. The construction of the new Commons Area is successfully complete and fully furnished. This phase of construction closeout procedures, including processing final pay applications, is underway. Phase II/New Auditorium: The new 900 seat auditorium, which is also a FEMA Safe Room, and the New East Entrance design are in the bidding phase, with bids due January 20. Our intent is to pursue awarding the contract to the prospective General Contractor on February 3 with a projected completion timeline in the Spring/Summer of 2016. Project Challenges:

Re-staging the 4 separate furnishing vendors work areas: unpacking and assembly due to the cafeteria flooring having to be re-installed due to installation rejection.

We did encounter some construction debris within the new and re-routed sewer pipe beneath the repurposed kitchen. During the pipe flushing we discovered some interesting items: spoons, forks, pad locks, cell phones, and many coins.

Blending the new Primex clock equipment with the existing equipment became a challenge. The atomic clocks for many weeks were about a minute or so off; this was also in conflict with the electronic bell signals.

West exterior wall complete; “K” logo

Emergency egress, signage in place

Phase 1B; complete w/new furnishings

Common stairway in January Commons stairway in October

Northeast Corner in October Northeast Corner in January

New East Window in October East Window in January (shades down)

Touch screens, power, and data ports

New “cushy” fun/functional seating

Electric roller doors/Concession Stand

Carefully selected flexible table options

Solid work/task tables Multi seating levels at the learning stations

NEW SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY Bond Language: Construct a new elementary school with a capacity of 450 students to give Sherwood Elementary School Students a new school and relieve overcrowding in several neighboring schools. PROJECT TEAM Architect: Sapp Design Associates Engineers: MFEC/Mechanical/Electrical Structural Engineer: Toth & Associates General Contractor: DeWitt & Associates

PROJECT SCHEDULE Award Contract: May 7, 2014 Start Date: May 19, 2014 Completion Date: August 2015

SUMMARY OF CONTRACT LOG Project Const. Budget: $14,376,841 Original Const. Contract:$15,109,000 Change Orders to Date: NA

Total Current Contract: NA Total Change Order %: NA Architects Rendering Project’s Status: DeWitt & Associates has made significant progress over the last several months, completing all the site work grading, underground utilities, the geothermal well system and grading for the future parking area to the south. The status of the building structure includes completion the structural steel and metal roof decking. All of the exterior metal studs are completed and two of the building roof sections, (Safe Room and the two story wing, “Area D”) are dried in. In area D, all of the exterior building insulation and air barrier is complete with brickwork started. In “Area C” (the south wing), building insulation and air barrier installation is ongoing and the work is proceeding clockwise to the west and north to final sections “B” and “C” which includes the Kitchen, Art Room, Music, Media Center and Boys & Girls Club.

Project Challenges:

The staff will incur some personal adjustments with the new feel of a “Net Zero capable” facility, including the limited amount of personal appliances/devices allowed in the individual classrooms.

We have an extremely tight timeline for construction to meet the project opening for the 2015 School year. This is somewhat based on the new elements that have been incorporated into the project (geothermal systems, net zero capable, coordination with Boys & Girls Club). Weather will also play a key role on the schedule.

Collaboration with the City of Springfield on bidding and construction of the new turn lane widening of Golden for traffic ingress and egress to the school site.

Recently, the management team for School District has embraced some changes to the interior design to incorporate more of the “21st Century” learning concepts into the classroom wings, to provide more open, collaborative and flexible teaching spaces. With these changes, the design team and general contractor have accepted the increased challenge to maintain the original completion schedule for the August, 2015 school year.

Pending Changes: The construction team are currently working on numerous changes in the work which have not been formally incorporated into change orders. Most of these include expected changes, i.e. rock removal for utilities installation, removal of unsuitable soils, abandon wells and miscellaneous design coordination. Other pending changes are related to the modifications of the interior space modifications for enhanced collaborative learning.

Architect’s Rendering – Ariel View

Media Center/New Front Entry Media Center

South Elevation/Staff Entry South Elevation Administration/K-1 Wing Slab Pours West View Exterior Air Barrier K-1 Wing North View 2-Story Wing 2-3 & 4-5

North Side 2-Story Wing Air Barrier/Brick Southeast Side 2-Story Wing Brick Commons Steel/Kitchen Insulation/Safe Room Ductwork in 2 Story Wing Metal Studs in 2 Story Wing/Learning Park 2 Story Wing NE View & Stairs

 

 

 

 

2013 BOND INFORMATION 

TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS 

Network Infrastructure Upgrade Bond Report Date: January 20, 2015 Bond Language: Provide increased bandwidth, network services and wireless access for the integration of technology to increase student learning and engagement in the classroom. SUMMARY: Total Project Budget $11,600,000 PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Develop Proposal: January - May 2013 Bidding: May – June 2013 Award Vendor Contracts: July 2013 Start Date: August 2013 Projected Est. Completion: Spring 2015

PROJECT VENDORS: Project: JMA Information Technology Equipment: Juniper Networks Cabling: Envision Cabling

Project’s Status: As of January 20th 2015, network cabling process continues for the network infrastructure upgrades at our SPS sites. Sites completed are: Central, Hillcrest, David Harrison, Delaware, KAC Data Center, Cowden, Holland, Parkview, Glendale, Portland, Sunshine, Kickapoo, Hickory Hills, McGregor, Pittman, Pleasant View, Reed, Pipkin, Security Office, Cherokee, Westport, Wilsons Creek, Carver, Jarrett, Pershing, Mann, Jefferies, Watkins, Bissett, Boyd, Wanda Gray, McBride, Weaver, Disney, Williams, Field, Rountree, Twain, Weller, Sequiota, Campbell, Truman, Sherwood, Wilder, Bingham, York, Robberson, Bowerman, Phelps Gifted Center, Shady Dell, ECSE, SPED Building, Study Alternative, Doling Building and Kraft Administration. Sites in process are: Tefft Building and General Service Center. Progress of the Network Infrastructure Upgrade project can monitored via the following webpage link: http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/pages/SPSMO/About/Departments/Information_Technology/Technology_Links/Technology_Bond_Status

Computer Replacement Bond Report Date: January 20, 2015 Bond Language: Provide funding for the replacement of aging computers over six years old in an effort to develop an ongoing 5-year replacement cycle of computer technology for the purpose of improving student learning and engagement in the classroom. SUMMARY: Total Project Budget $3,900,000

PROJECT SCHEDULE: Start Date: Fall 2013 Projected Completion: Spring 2016

PROJECT VENDORS: Equipment: Hewlett Packard

Project’s Status: As of January 20th, 2015, the replacement equipment orders for Phase I have been completed for; all high schools, all middle, and all elementary schools. The early childhood centers are currently in the process of reviewing their building inventories to help develop their replacement equipment orders. Sites completed for Phase I are: Kickapoo, Glendale, Parkview, Central, Hillcrest, Reed Academy, Pipkin, Cherokee, Pershing, Pleasant View, Hickory Hills, Wilsons Creek, Carver, Jarrett, KAC, Campbell, Harrison, Weaver, Sequiota, Field, Cowden, Fremont, McGregor, Boyd, Portland, York, Holland, Sherwood, Disney, Rountree, Delaware, Westport, Jefferies, Sunshine, Twain, Watkins, Wilder, Williams, Phelps Gifted Center, Study Alternative, Shady Dell Early Childhood, and Early Childhood Special Ed. The sites in process are; TBD. Sites completed for Phase II are: Kickapoo, Glendale, Parkview, Central, and Hillcrest. The sites in process are: TBD. Progress of the Computer Replacement project can monitored via the following webpage link which is updated monthly: http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/pages/SPSMO/About/Departments/Information_Technology/Technology_Links/Technology_Bond_Status