June 2021 Design & Construction Update

Jun 15, 2021

District Administration is working closely with our design team (DLR Group) and contractors (Stahl for Olmsted Elementary School; Stahl for Elementary School #2; Two Rivers Group for UHS HVAC). Below you’ll find an updated summary of actions that have been taking place for multiple construction projects.

PROJECT UPDATES

Olmsted Elementary

  • Olmsted Elementary is scheduled to open fall 2021 (for the 2021-22 school year).

  1. AREA ‘A’
    1. The remaining carpet is being installed on both levels.  This will be complete this week.
    2. Sound panels are being installed at 2nd floor corridors.
    3. Final ceiling tile is being installed in the classrooms.
    4. Classroom doors and hardware are being installed.
    5. Final data devices and fire alarm devices are being installed.  Testing of the fire alarm system will begin this week.
  2. Area ‘B’
    1. Drywall hanging and finish is complete at both levels.
    2. Painting is done at the administrative area and started on level 2.
    3. Ceiling systems are being installed on the 1st floor.
    4. Casework is being installed on the 1st floor.
    5. Elevator is being installed.
    6. Interior glass storefront has been installed at the vestibule and art room.
  3. Area ‘C’
    1. Drywall hanging is complete at level 2 and finishing is following.
    2. Ductwork at the gym is complete.
    3. Painting in the gym is ongoing.
    4. Interior glass storefront has been installed at the maker space.
    5. The cooling tower is being installed at the mechanical room.
    6. The grout bed for the kitchen quarry tile has been completed.
    7. Tile at the large gang restroom will start this week.
    8. Mechanical and electrical are nearly complete in the mechanical room.  They will start pumps this week to start the required circulation of hydronic water to flush and clean the system.
  4. Area ‘D’
    1. Sound panels are being installed in corridors.
    2. Final ceiling tile is being installed in the classrooms.
    3. Classroom doors and hardware are being installed.
    4. Final data devices and fire alarm devices are being installed.  Testing of the fire alarm system will begin this week.
  5. Site
    1. Metal panel contractor installed final trims around area D and through the courtyard.  They continue installing metal wall panels on the north side of area B and south wall of the gym.
    2. Earthwork contractor is working on grading for sidewalks around the south side of area D and in the courtyard area.  They are also working on final grade / cleanup of the detention pond.
    3. Concrete contractor poured the dumpster / exterior mechanical room paving.  They are now working on sidewalks coming around the south side of area D.
    4. Retaining wall contractor will start the short modular retaining wall at the NE corner of the detention pond this week.

 

Elementary School #2 (Valerius site)

  • School Board approved the Design Development during the April 26 School Board Meeting:
  • DLR, Stahl, and UCSD are developing a “What To Expect” pre-recorded presentation for Valerius families, staff, and neighbors in order to provide additional information about the upcoming demolition and construction process that will begin this summer on the Valerius site. Thank you to everyone who submitted demo/construction questions. We’ll incorporate those questions/answers into the presentation that will be shared at the end of June. 
  • Valerius Elementary Garage Sale July 2 (Pre-Sale For Educators July 1): As we prepare for the closure of Valerius Elementary this summer, and the construction of a new elementary school that will be built on the Valerius site, we’re hosting a two-day garage sale event. On Thursday, July 1, our garage sale will be open exclusively to educators to help furnish and support needs in their classrooms and buildings; please call or email to schedule a time to visit the pre-sale (open for educators by appointment only). On Friday, July 2, our garage sale will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
  • During construction (2021-22 and 2022-23 school years), all Valerius students and staff will attend school at the Jensen Elementary site. As all Jensen students/staff will have moved into the new Olmsted building, Valerius students and staff will be the only occupants in the Jensen building. 
  • Bus Transportation: Any student who resides in the Valerius attendance area will be provided bus service free of charge to the Jensen site. This is true for all Valerius zones (free, pay, and walk). Families may sign up for bus transportation during the spring online registration process. Routes and stops will be created based on the requests received. Open enrolled students are able to purchase bussing from established stops if they would like. Bussing is optional. Students are not required to utilize the bus service. The bus service is for school hours only (Note: If a parent is utilizing Adventuretime Before/After School Childcare there would not be bussing early or late in the day to access that service).


PPEL PROJECT UPDATES

UHS HVAC Renovations

  • Several punch list items are outstanding and are being addressed.
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