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Ark
High School |
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January 2005 - Ark High School, Monarch Elementary, Loma Prieta High School and Alternative Family Education (AFE) have consolidated on the prior Branciforte Elementary School campus. Extensive changes have been made to the main building to accommodate the Small Schools. A new campus dedicated to AFE has been constructed at the east boundry and includes four relocatable classrooms. Upgrades to the site's fencing have been completed, with additional fencing requests scheduled to be complete by the end of the month. Any repairs or replacement of the playfield irrigation or grass as well as any rebuilding of the asphalt playground have been scheduled for next summer.
Scheduled for 2005 - Work at this site will include replacement of the main building's windows, removal and replacement of the asphalt playground, installation of new basketball courts, and new ball walls, and restoration of the complete playfield. There will also be an addition to the parking lot area which will include a turn-around area for better traffic flow.
September
2003 - Bond
II planning meetings are in process.
Site personnel, with the assistance
of architects and construction
managers, are evaluating what
projects would best serve the
current needs of the school.
June
2003 - On
May 1st the teachers and staff
moved into the newly constructed
administration and independent
studies buildings. What were
once several buildings scattered
over more than an acre of land
is now an intimate collective
of contemporary buildings surrounding
a courtyard. Academic, counseling
and health services are now conveniently
located in the new administration
building. The new independent
studies building promotes an
individualized learning environment.
One large, oversized classroom
is configured into several small
learning centers. A new, modern
food-service facility is located
on the west side of the building.
This facility has large serving
windows that open out on to the
courtyard. A covered lunch canopy
will be installed in the coming
weeks. These new buildings have
state-of-the-art data and telecommunication
networks, as well as fire alarm
and security systems.
April
2003 - The
exterior of the administration
and independent studies buildings
have received the final coat
of stucco. The exterior walls
will be sealed and painted. Windows
and doors are in. The interior
of the administration and independent
studies buildings have been sheetrocked,
textured and painted. Interior
doors and hardware have been
installed. Finishes in toilet
rooms are nearly complete. Phone
and data communication systems
are being installed. These buildings
are scheduled to be completed
and occupied by May 1, 2003.
December
2002 / January 2003 - Both
the new administration and independent
studies buildings are framed
and wood sheathing covers the
exterior walls and roof rafters.
The buildings are now ready for
the application of lath and exterior
finishes. Windows are scheduled
to be installed in the next couple
of weeks. The framing of the
interior walls is also nearly
complete and the rough-in plumbing
and electrical work is about
to begin. PG&E has installed
the permanent power supply and
the temporary power service has
been removed.
November
2002 - The installation of
the new permanent portable classrooms
at Ark High School is complete
and classes are in session. Construction
of the new administration and
independent studies buildings
is underway. The foundations
have been poured and wall framing
is progressing. The electrical
service to the campus is being
upgraded to meet the campus’ growing
energy needs. The project is
on schedule for completion in
spring 2003.
October
2002 - The modernization
and expansion of Ark High School
began with the demolition of
the existing structures. The
site grading and installation
of underground utilities is complete,
the permanent portable classrooms
have been installed and construction
of the new independent studies
and administration buildings
is in progress. The overall design
for the campus also calls for
a new lunch canopy, new basketball
and volleyball courts and walkways
that will provide handicap access
throughout.
June
2002 - The IT Corporation
has completed site tests and
the results indicate that no
further action is required through
the Department of Toxic Substance
Control. Slatter Construction,
Inc. who has been awarded the
$2,193,000.00 contract has begun
the initial site work. This project
calls for the demolition of the
existing Ark High School buildings
and the construction of new Administration
and Independent Studies buildings.
The structures forming the Ark
High School will be designed
around a central courtyard. The
plans also call for a new softball
field, a basketball court, a
volleyball court and the school
garden and greenhouse.
May
2002 - The site tests as
defined by the work plan have
been completed. The IT Corporation
has reviewed the results and
is preparing the notice to provide
the public the opportunity to
learn more about the project
and the test results. Based on
the test results, the IT Corporation
recommends that no further action
is needed at the site. Abatement
work is scheduled for the week
of June 17, 2002. Demolition
work will follow. An extensive
amount of site work will be performed
over the summer prior to installation
of the portable classrooms. |
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Bay View Elementary School |
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January 2005 - The three additional portables were completed as part of the Adult Education relocation plan. The installation of one additional portable classroom next to the other three classrooms was also completed. The roof replacement is complete and miscellaneous termite repairs were performed where necessary.
Scheduled for 2005 - Some minor site grading to remedy roof and site drainage issues will be completed. Additional site lighting will be installed at the perimeter of the block wall at the Bay Street / Mission Street parking lot. The playfield will undergo some fairly significant upgrades to the drainage and sprinkler system and will be re-seeded for the fall. Several rooms will be modified for various reconfigured uses and the two courtyards at the northern end of the Library may be built-out as office and storage rooms.
September
2003 - Watsonville
Construction Co. is working on
completing miscellaneous electrical
work. The contractor is compiling
closeout documents. Site personnel,
with the assistance of architects
and construction managers, are
in the process of evaluating
what projects would best serve
the current needs of the school.
June
2003 - Phase
III of renovation is now complete.
The project ran past its anticipated
completion date as new casework
and countertops was elected to
be installed in the classrooms.
All classrooms and instructional
spaces are now occupied. The
finish electrical work is wrapping
up.
April
2003 - Phase
III renovation work is nearing
completion. Classrooms in this
phase have received new flooring,
paint, tackboards and marker
boards. Heating and ventilations
systems have been upgraded and
improved. Data, phone, electrical,
fire sprinkler and security systems
have been expanded to increase
coverage in these areas as well
as safety. Student toilet rooms
are completely renovated with
new fixtures, partitions and
accessories. Phase III will be
occupied by the first of April
2003.
December
2002 / January 2003 - Phase
II work was completed on schedule
and the buildings are now occupied.
Phase III is underway and students
are temporarily housed in the
portable classrooms at the west
end of campus. Similar to the
work that was performed in Phase
II, classrooms are being refinished
with new flooring, paint and
marker boards. Heating and ventilation
systems, as well as data, electrical,
fire sprinkler and security systems
are being expanded and upgraded
to improve safety. Student toilet
rooms are being completely redone
with new fixtures, partitions
and accessories. Phase III is
scheduled for completion in March
2003.
November
2002 - As the Phase II renovation
work nears completion, classes
are temporarily housed in the
portable classrooms at the west
end of campus. Classrooms in
Phase II are being refinished
with new flooring, paint and
marker boards. Systems, such
as heating and air, electrical,
data, fire sprinkler and security
are being upgraded to improve
safety and the learning environment.
All toilet rooms are being completely
redone with new fixtures, partitions
and accessories. Windows have
been replaced on an as needed
basis. Phase II is scheduled
to be complete by the end of
November, with Phase III work
to immediately follow.
October
2002 - Phase I renovation
work is complete. This work included
new finishes in the classrooms
of the main administration-classroom
building. Classrooms received
new paint, flooring and marker
boards. The library-media center
has been repainted; new flooring
and casework have been installed.
The multipurpose building has
also been repainted, new flooring
installed, new tables purchased
and the stage is in the process
of being enlarged.
The
main parking lot and the hard court
play area adjacent to Mission Street
have been enlarged and resurfaced.
The smaller parking lot off of Bay
Street also has been resurfaced.
Two new lunch shelters have been
constructed behind the library-media
center. The exterior painting of
the buildings and walkways is in
progress.
Phase
II renovation work is underway in
the west kindergarten building and
the student restrooms. Classes are
temporarily located in the 10 portable
classrooms on the west end of campus.
Phase II is scheduled to be completed
by December.
Currently
underway, are upgrades to the electrical,
data, fire sprinkler and security
systems.
June
2002 - Watsonville Construction
Co. has begun the $2,471,000.00
modernization project. Site work
is underway to accommodate the
placement of interim housing
relocateables, the new lunch
shelters and the enlargement
of the parking lot adjacent to
Mission Street. Selective demolition
is also underway in anticipation
of new interior finishes in all
of the classrooms, staff rooms
and educational spaces. This
includes new paint, carpet, flooring,
marker boards and ceiling tiles.
All toilet rooms will be upgraded
with new fixtures, toilet partitions
and ceramic tile. New phone,
intercom, fire alarm and intrusion
systems will be installed. The
building exteriors will be repainted.
May
2002 - The Pre-Bid walk was
held on May 15, 2002. The bid
opening is scheduled for May
30, 2002. Construction is anticipated
to begin in June 2002. The Interim
Housing will be done as an addendum
to the modernization project. |
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Branciforte Elementary School |
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June 2004 - Branciforte Elementary School has closed. The campus is now the home of the Small Schools - Ark High School, Monarch Elementary School, Loma Prieta High School, and Alternative Family Education.
September
2003 - The
elevator is scheduled for reinspection
this month. Once the elevator
passes State inspection, the
contractor will remove the existing
elevator. The contractor is also
working on remediating punch
list items and completing the
closeout documents.
June
2003 - This
project is in its final stages.
The State Inspector will be on
site May 29 th to inspect the
elevator. Construction of the
new trash enclosure is complete
and other improvements to the
parking and play areas are underway.
April
2003 - The
elevator is nearing completion.
Finishes are being applied to
both the interior and exterior
of the elevator tower. Final
inspection of the elevator is
expected by the end of April
2003. Phase VI continues with
the expansion of the parking
lot, play areas, and the construction
of the trash enclosure.
December
2002 / January 2003 - Phase
IV of the modernization project
completed on schedule and students
now occupy the south end of the
building. In fact, the entire
main building is occupied and
operational. The new computer
lab is now located just across
the hall from the library. Classrooms
on the south end of the building
have been refinished with new
flooring, paint, ceiling tiles
and marker boards, just as the
classrooms on the north end of
the building. Student toilet
rooms have been completely redone
with new fixtures, partitions
and accessories. Electrical and
hydraulic connections for the
elevator are being finalized.
Phase V is also complete with
the removal of the six portable
classrooms from the southeast
end of campus. Phase VI is underway
with the expansion of the parking
and play areas and construction
of the trash enclosure.
November
2002 - Modernization of the
south wing of the main building
is underway. Classrooms are being
refinished with new carpet, whiteboards,
ceiling tiles and paint. Additional
electrical, data, fire sprinkler
and security systems have been
installed to improve safety and
the learning environment. Toilet
rooms have been completely redone
with new fixtures, partitions
and accessories. The new elevator
has been installed and is undergoing
final connections. Students are
scheduled to reoccupy the south
wing by the end of December.
Once students reoccupy the south
wing, the interim housing classrooms
will no longer be needed and
will be removed from campus,
which will allow parking and
play areas to be enlarged and
resurfaced.
October
2002 - The initial phase
of the modernization work is
complete. The north end of the
main building is reoccupied.
The classrooms have received
new carpet, paint, whiteboards
and ceiling tiles. The student
restrooms were completely renovated.
Additional data and electrical
raceways have been installed
to provide web access for students.
The computer lab has been relocated
to a larger, full-size classroom
on the first floor and houses
35 new computers with web access.
The
auditorium, stage and food services
area have been painted and received
new flooring. The fire sprinkler
and security systems have been upgraded
to provide broader and safer coverage
throughout the entire building.
Currently
the south end of the building is
under construction. Work is expected
to be complete by January 2003.
June
2002 - Construction of the
elevator pit is progressing.
The underpinning work has begun.
Three new door openings have
been saw cut into the building
to access the elevator. The south
wing of the building is now vacant
as well. Mechanical, electrical,
plumbing and fire sprinkler work
is ongoing. Finish work such
as carpentry, painting, floor
covering and ceramic tile is
scheduled to start in select
areas in the coming weeks.
May
2002 - Selective demolition
work is ongoing. Unexpected dry
rot was discovered in the toilet
rooms requiring new wall framing.
The boiler has been abated and
removed. The fire sprinkler subcontractor
is working on site and performing
initial layout work. The electrical
subcontractor has been working
in the relocatable units as well
as the main building installing
the electrical raceways. Preliminary
excavation and layout work for
the modular elevator is underway.
Weekly meetings with the District,
architects, contractors and construction
managers are ongoing. |
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Gault Elementary School |
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January 2005 - The seven portable classrooms that were retained due to school consolidation are occupied. Work from Summer 2004, which included the replacement of the perimeter fence, installation of VCT flooring at the exterior doorways and installation of new awnings at exterior doors, were all completed. The front doors were replaced and the final trim installation and painting were also completed.
Scheduled for 2005 - A new modular building will be constructed at the north edge of the playfield with five new classrooms and a bathroom module.
December
2003 - Phase
II work in the north wing of the
main building is nearing completion.
Students and staff will reoccupy
these classrooms in early December.
The interim housing classroom buildings,
which provided temporary instructional
classrooms during construction, will
be removed from the site. Improvements
will then be made to the playing
field and playground area.
September
2003 - Phase
I work is complete. Seismic work
is progressing. Phase II, which
consists of the north wing of
the main building and in portable
classrooms 14, 15, 16 and 17
is underway. The new roof on
the Annex building has been installed.
The playground has been resurfaced.
June
2003 - Phase
I of the modernization contract
is well on its way. Phase
II will begin on June 23 rd and
will be performed in concurrence
with Phase I during the summer
months. Phase II includes
modernization to the north portion
of the main classrooms, staff
room, kitchen and auditorium. It
also includes the exterior work
such as the play yard and exterior
building upgrades. Phase
I will be complete prior to the
start of the new school year,
allowing teachers to move back
into their classrooms in the
annex building and the south
portion of the main building. The
library, main office and principal's
office will also be complete
and re-occupied by the staff
prior to the new school year.
April
2003 - The
modernization contract was awarded
to Stevelle Construction Company
of Emeryville, CA. on February
13, 2003. Work on Phase I commenced
on February 24, 2003. This phase
includes the modernization of
the entire annex building, as
well as the south portion of
the main classroom building.
The main entrance, lobby and
administration area will be remodeled.
Classrooms and corridors will
receive new flooring, wall and
ceiling finishes. A new mechanical
heating and ventilation system
will replace the existing one
and new unit ventilators will
be installed in the classrooms.
New systems including fire alarm,
security, phone, data and clock-bell
will replace the existing systems.
Phase II will begin in June 2003.
December
2002 / January 2003 - The
modernization plans are out to
bid and the results are due January
23, 2003. The bid results will
be made public and the contract
awarded at the Board meeting
February 12, 2003. The interim
housing classrooms are currently
being installed and will be ready
for occupation at the start of
modernization.
November
2002 - Plans have been submitted
and approved by DSA (Division
of the State Architect). The
modernization schedule is contingent
upon the construction schedule
at Branciforte Elementary School
and the release of the interim
housing portable classrooms.
The project is expected to go
out to bid in December 2002.
Construction is scheduled to
begin in early 2003.
October
2002 - The architect has
submitted plans to DSA (Division
of the State Architect) for approval.
The modernization schedule is
contingent upon the construction
schedule at Branciforte Elementary
School and the release of the
interim housing portable classrooms.
Construction is anticipated to
begin in early 2003.
June
2002 - Plans have been submitted
to the Department of State Architects
for approval. The modernization
project for Gault Elementary
is contingent upon the construction
schedule at Branciforte Elementary
and the release of interim housing.
It is anticipated that construction
will begin in early 2003.
May
2002 - The architect is ready
to submit plans to DSA for approval
this month. The modernization
schedule for Gault Elementary
is contingent upon the construction
schedule and the release of interim
housing at Branciforte Elementary
School. Construction is anticipated
to begin in early 2003. |
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Harbor
High New Construction |
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April
2003 / June 2003 - Project
Complete.
December
2002 / January 2003 - The
new administration and classroom
buildings are complete and occupied
by students and staff. The multipurpose
building is on schedule and will
be completed by early February
2003. At the same time, the new
two-story elevator connecting
the upper and lower campuses
will be operational. This will
conclude the project.
November
2002 - The newly constructed
Administration and Classroom
Buildings are nearly complete.
Interior finishes, paint and
flooring are being installed.
Exterior decks, canopies, stairways
and walkways accent the buildings
and are nearly complete. The
school plans to move into the
buildings over the holiday break
in December so that they are
fully operational by the start
of school in January 2003. The
roof of the Multi-Purpose Building
is complete; the exterior walls
are being insulated in preparation
for the application of exterior
finishes. This building is scheduled
to be complete February 2003.
The elevator structure, at the
southeast corner of the new classroom
building, is nearing its December
completion date.
October
2002 - The interior walls
are being finished, the windows
are being installed, and the
electrical is scheduled to be
turned on next month in the administration
and classroom buildings. The
central quad area and the stairway
connecting the upper and lower
campuses are complete. The construction
of the elevator structure at
the southeast corner of the new
classroom building will be ongoing
until the end of the year. The
foundation for the multipurpose
building is in place, the structural
steel framing is up and the walls
are being framed.
June
2002 - The walls of the Administration
building are being framed. The
foundation and flooring for the
Classroom building is underway.
The footings and foundation for
the Multi-Purpose building are
in progress. The new, central
stairway that will connect the
upper and lower campuses is under
construction and scheduled for
completion prior to the start
of school. Modernization of the
existing classroom buildings
should begin in early 2003.
May
2002 - Ralph Larsen and Sons
Construction has poured the foundations
for the Administration and Classroom
Buildings. The building pad is
complete for the Multi-Purpose
Building. Electrical and plumbing
work for the Administration Building
is ongoing. Excavation work on
the elevator pit has begun. The
project is on schedule. |
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Harbor
High Modernization |
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January 2005 - Replacement of the mechanical units and Energy Managment System (EMS) throughout the campus is complete and operating. Construction of the new practice field is complete. New whiteboards have been installed where needed. Additional whiteboards were scheduled to be installed during the Christmas break.
Scheduled for 2005 - The replacement of the heating and ventilation systems ductwork will take place across the campus. Work on the lower campus will include upgrades to the Fine Arts area, the lower Quad, and the bleachers at the track and football field area. Depending on the amount of available funding, the bathroom and concessions at the field may be added to the summer work.
December 2003 - Phase III work in the Science, Fine Arts and Food Service buildings is nearing completion. Students and staff are scheduled to reoccupy these buildings when they return from winter break in January. The interim housing classrooms will be removed from the site at this time. Plans and specifications have been drawn to replace all mechanical units on campus in the coming months.
September
2003 - Phase
I renovation work in the Humanities
and Library
Media Center buildings is complete
and the buildings are occupied.
Phase II work is also complete
in the Locker Room, Practical
Arts, Gym and Pool buildings.
Repair and replacement of the
pool deck took place over the
summer. Phase III work is underway
in the Food Science, Fine Arts
and Science buildings.
June
2003 - Extensive
demolition work has been completed
in the humanities building to
improve its structural integrity,
create a floor plan where floors
and ceilings are of uniform height
and classrooms are more spatially
functional. The stucco finish
on the exterior of the building
was also removed in several places
to allow for structural upgrades
and accommodate the new stucco
and metal finishes that will
match those on the new buildings.
Work is also progressing in the
library-media center. The main
entrance and circulation counter
is being relocated to the southeast
side of the building facing the
new quad. On the lower campus,
a new fire service has been installed.
The locker room building was
completely demolished except
for a couple of exterior walls
to accommodate a new ticket booth,
more spacious team and locker
rooms and new shower and toilet
facilities.
April
2003 - Demolition
work in the humanities, library
media center, locker room and
pool buildings is complete and
reconstruction is underway. Classrooms
and corridors in the humanities
building are being completely
redesigned so that all finished
floors will match. The circulation
counter in the library media
center is being relocated to
the east side of the building
in order to provide students
with direct access from the quad.
The locker room building has
been completely demolished. The
rough plumbing is installed,
new concrete floor slabs, framing
and finishes will follow. In
the pool building, existing shower
and toilet rooms will receive
new fixtures and finishes as
well.
December
2002 / January 2003 - The
$5,863,173 modernization contract
was awarded to Barry Swenson
Builder. The contractor has mobilized
and work has begun in the Humanities,
Media Center and Locker Room
buildings. The modernization
work will tie together the old
and the new buildings by using
the same interior and exterior
finishes. In addition, the modernization
project will provide upgrades
to the electrical, data, telecommunications,
intercom, fire and security systems.
November
2002 - Plans have been approved
by DSA (Division of the State
Architect). The bid opening was
November 14, 2002, four bids
were received and the apparent
low bidder is Barry Swenson Builders
of Santa Cruz. Construction is
scheduled to begin January 2003.
The interim housing classrooms
are in place on the lower campus
and will serve as instructional
facilities during construction.
October
2002 - Plans have been approved
by DSA (Division of the State
Architect). The project is scheduled
to go out to bid mid-October
with construction to begin January
2003. The interim housing classrooms
are in place on the lower campus
and will serve as instructional
facilities during construction. |
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Mission Hill Middle School |
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January 2005 - Upgrades to the playfield and track which had been scheduled for summer are still officially on hold pending legal action. Miscellaneous projects have been completed which include the installation of tack boards in hallways, new countertops and sinks in the Art Room, and fence and gate repairs. Additional white boards ordered by the site were installed and new Library casework was also installed.
Scheduled for 2005 - Upgrades to the playfield and track are back on schedule for summer. The windows of the main building will be replaced and the unit ventilators in the main building will be changed out with new units where necessary.
April
2003 / June 2003 - Phase
III of the modernization project
was completed as scheduled and
now the main building is fully
operational and occupied. The
elevator installation is also
complete and awaits State inspection.
Phase IV is underway with preparations
for the removal of the six portable
classrooms from the site. Once
the portable classrooms have
been removed, new asphalt overlay
will be applied and the play
courts will be restripped. Construction
of the new trash enclosure is
also in progress.
December
2002 / January 2003 - The
flooring for the corridors was
installed over the winter break.
Phase III of the modernization
project is progressing and scheduled
for completion by March 2003.
The two-story elevator was delivered
and the final electrical and
hydraulic connections are nearly
complete. The exterior of the
building at the elevator will
them be plastered and the roof
of the elevator built. The big
gym floor has been refinished
and a custom school logo has
been painted on the center of
the floor. The automated bleachers
are scheduled to arrive the first
part of February.
November
2002 - Phase III renovation
work is underway. Classrooms
on the east wing of the main
building are being upgraded with
new carpet, paint, marker boards
and ceiling tiles. New electrical
and data communication wiring
has been installed. New lockers
and tackable wall panels have
been installed in the corridors.
The toilet rooms are being completely
redone with new fixtures, partitions
and accessories to bring them
into compliance with disabled
access code. The gymnasium floor
has been refinished and sports
a custom painted rendition of
the school’s “Mighty
Mavericks” logo. The boys
and girls locker rooms, dressing
areas, shower and toilet rooms
are being completely refinished.
The elevator pit is constructed
and the elevator is scheduled
to be shipped to the site at
the beginning of December with
final connections completed by
the end of 2002.
October
2002 - The renovation work
associated with Phase I is complete.
The interior finishes of classrooms
and hallways have been replaced.
The classrooms received new carpet,
paint, marker boards and ceiling
tiles. New electrical and data
communication raceways have been
installed. The hallways have
new tackable wall panels. New
lockers are scheduled to be installed
in the coming weeks. The computer
classroom has been relocated
upstairs, next to the library.
The
portion of Phase II construction
that included the main classroom
building is also complete. The exterior
of the building has been painted.
The construction of a newly designed
food services facility and outdoor
dining pavilion is underway. At the
gymnasium, the demolition work is
complete. The walls and floors are
being refinished and the locker rooms
are being completely redone. The
classrooms in the industrial arts
building have new finishes also and
the building has been re-roofed.
Construction of the two-story elevator
tower that will provide handicap
access to the main building is underway.
June
2002 - The building has been
vacated and Phase I and II are
underway. Selective demolition
work is ongoing. Mechanical,
electrical, plumbing and fire
sprinkler work are underway.
The exterior of the building
is being power washed and prepared
for paint. The design for the
food services area has been enhanced
and approved by the site. The
plans now include a large, covered
serving area with six serving
windows and ADA access. The City
of Santa Cruz has begun construction
of a sound wall adjacent to Mission
Street.
May
2002 - The contract has been
awarded to Rosewall Construction
of Watsonville, CA. The bid was
within budget including all the
alternates. Mobilization by the
contractor has begun. The contractor
has erected temporary fencing
to secure the staging area. The
weekly meetings with the District,
architect, contractor and construction
manager have begun. |
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Monarch Elementary
School |
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January 2005 - Ark High School, Monarch Elementary, Loma Prieta High School and Alternative Family Education (AFE) have consolidated on the prior Branciforte Elementary School campus. Extensive changes have been made to the main building to accommodate the Small Schools. A new campus dedicated to AFE has been constructed at the east boundry and includes four relocatable classrooms. Upgrades to the site's fencing have been completed, with additional fencing requests scheduled to be complete by the end of the month. Any repairs or replacement of the playfield irrigation or grass as well as any rebuilding of the asphalt playground have been scheduled for next summer.
Scheduled for 2005 - Work at this site will include replacement of the main building's windows, removal and replacement of the asphalt playground, installation of new basketball courts, and new ball walls, and restoration of the complete playfield. There will also be an addition to the parking lot area which will include a turn-around area for better traffic flow.
June 2003 – Project
Complete.
November
2002 - The modernization
and expansion of Monarch Elementary
School is complete. The school’s
existing portable classrooms
were relocated to the west end
of campus and two new portable
classrooms were installed. The
work was completed so that the
classrooms were ready for the
start of school.
October
2002 - The modernization
and expansion of Monarch Elementary
School involved relocating the
school’s two existing portable
classrooms to the west end of
campus, allowing for two new
portable classrooms to be installed.
June
2002 - The construction contract
has been awarded to Slatter Construction,
Inc. and is part of the $2,193,000.00
contract that includes the work
at Ark High School as this is
a shared campus. The existing
portable classrooms have been
vacated and will be relocated
on site. In addition, two new
portable classrooms will be installed.
The IT Corporation has completed
site tests and the results indicate
that no further action is required
through the Department of Toxic
Substance Control.
May
2002 - The site tests as
defined by the work plan have
been completed. The IT Corporation
has reviewed the results and
is preparing the notice to provide
the public the opportunity to
learn more about the project
and the test results. Based on
the test results, the IT Corporation
recommends that no further action
is needed at the site. The schedule
to relocate existing portables
and install two new portables
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Santa
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January 2005 - Work at the ceramics ramp and kiln area is almost complete with the exception of the fence and railing, currently scheduled to be done in the next few weeks. The Energy Management System (EMS) work is installed and operating. All of the site concrete work is now complete, including the seat wall at the front of the school. Extensive landscaping is complete with the exception of the reconstruction of the front lawn area, set to completed by the end of December (2004). Fencing of the front area will need to remain for the next few months.
Scheduled for 2005 - Work at the ceramics area is anticipated and would include demolition of the existing non-conforming metal building and the construction of a new building to replace it. Minor work will also take place on all of the playfields at the site. The construction of the pool facility should also commence prior to the summer break, depending on the outcome of the SCHS Pool Committee, their available funding, and securing approvals from DSA on the pool plans.
December
2003 - The
interim housing classrooms have been
removed and a bid is being prepared
to restore the tennis courts. Modification
of the ventilation system in the
darkroom is in progress due to the
need for additional ventilation.
Drawings and specifications have
been prepared for the redesign of
the kiln area with construction planned
for later this month. Upgrades to
the data and telecommunication systems
campus wide are complete.
September
2003 - Window
replacement in the main building
is complete and painting is in
progress. The elevator has passed
State inspection. The bridge
structure is now open to pedestrian
traffic. Work in the quad is
complete; however there are discrepancies
which may require remediation
work next summer. Work in the
darkroom is progressing. The
interim housing classrooms on
the tennis courts will be removed
over the coming weeks. Bond II
planning meetings are also in
progress.
June
2003 - Construction
of the elevator tower is nearing
completion, and the installation
of the rough electrical and plumbing
lines are in their final stages.
The structural steel deck for
the bridge structure connects
the gym with buildings on the
upper campus. In the coming weeks,
the elevator subcontractor will
be installing the inner workings
of this custom elevator. Work
is complete in the music building.
Some practice rooms were enlarged
to accommodate larger ensembles.
The buildings’ acoustical
properties were enhanced. Renovation
of classrooms on the southeast
side of the math building is
also complete. Classrooms received
new flooring, paint and ceiling
tiles where needed. Similar work
is underway in the classrooms
on the northwest side of the
building. Both the boys and girls
locker and team rooms underwent
extensive renovation. Numerous
modifications to the original
design prolonged the schedule.
Finishes in all of the toilet
and shower rooms have been completely
redone. New lockers and benches
have been installed. Work has
resumed in the quad after weeks
of awaiting approval from the
Division of the State Architect
for modifications to the foundation
layouts and placement of the
structural steel columns.
April
2003 - Renovation
of the music building is nearly
complete and scheduled to be
occupied by mid-April. New windows
have been installed. The practice
rooms have been enlarged. New
finishes have been installed
on the walls, floors and ceilings.
The locker and team rooms are
also nearing completion and scheduled
to be reoccupied by mid-April,
just in time for spring training.
Both the boys and girls locker
and team rooms have new lockers,
benches and toilet-shower facilities.
Classrooms in the east wings
of both the math and home economics
buildings have received new interior
finishes on the ceilings, walls
and floors. Upgrades have been
made to the electrical, data,
fire alarm and security systems
as were made to those systems
throughout the entire campus.
New windows have been installed
as well. Work on the elevator
tower and bridge span continues.
Pouring for the concrete columns
in the quad will begin over spring
break. This will be followed
by the erection of the steel
canopy.
December
2002 / January 2003 - Construction
in the administration and counseling
offices is complete and occupied.
The third lift of the elevator
tower has been formed and the
concrete poured. In the next
couple of weeks, the roof structure
will also be formed and cast
in concrete. Shortly thereafter,
the steel that will form the
bridge structure will be arriving
on campus and erected. Work is
also currently underway in the
Music, Math, Locker Room and
Pool buildings. Work in the quad
has been delayed to reroute gas,
electrical and water lines due
to unforeseen conditions.
November
2002 - Construction of the
canopy at the quad area is scheduled
to begin in November 2002. In
addition, construction continues
in the boys and girls locker
rooms where the dressing rooms,
the shower and toilet areas were
completely demolished. The locker
rooms will be redone with new
benches, lockers, tile on the
walls and floors, shower and
toilet fixtures, partitions and
accessories. This work is scheduled
to be complete in February 2003.
Work in the team rooms will follow
immediately. Construction of
the elevator structure continues.
The walls of the elevator shaft
are being formed and the main
retaining wall is being built.
The elevator is scheduled for
completion April 2003. Interior
finish work is nearing completion
in the Administration and Counseling
offices in the main building.
These offices are scheduled to
be reoccupied in December. The
windows in the main building
will be replaced in the spring
of 2003. Work in the Music, Home
Economics and Math buildings
is scheduled to begin in 2003.
October
2002 - Modernization work
began in the industrial arts
buildings. The windows have been
replaced, the exterior of the
buildings have been painted and
the restrooms have been renovated.
Similar work proceeded in the
science building. Both the interior
and exterior of the building
have been painted. New windows
have been installed. New electrical
and data communication raceways
have been installed. The restrooms
were restored with new tile,
partitions and fixtures for handicap
compliance.
Concurrently,
work began in the gymnasium and locker
rooms. Both the boys and girls’ locker
and team rooms are in the process
of receiving new lockers, benches,
toilet-shower facilities and paint.
In
addition, the interior and exterior
of the administration building has
been painted, new flooring has been
installed and ceiling tiles replaced.
The heating, ventilation, fire sprinkler,
data and electrical systems have
been improved. New marker boards
will be installed in the coming weeks.
The layout of the administration
and counseling offices has been redesigned
to better serve students. Extensive
sitework is nearly complete providing
handicap access throughout the campus.
June
2002 - Construction continues
in the toilet rooms in Building
F (Science Classrooms), Building
H (Video, Photo and Woodshop
Classrooms) and Building G (Auto
and Metal Shop Classrooms). The
layout for the bridge and elevator
structure is complete and the
site work for the entire campus
has begun. New mechanical, electrical
and fire sprinkler systems are
being installed in Building A
(Administration). Abatement work
has been performed in Building
A (Administration), Building
E (Ceramics and Physics), and
Buildings K and L (Gymnasium
and Locker Rooms). The construction
of the outdoor dining pavilion
is set to begin.
May
2002 - The contract has been
awarded to West Coast Contractors
of Fairfield, CA. The bid was
within budget including all the
alternates. Mobilization by the
contractor is complete. Construction
is underway in the toilet rooms
in Building F (Science Classrooms),
Building H (Video, Photo and
Woodshop Classrooms) and Building
G (Auto/Metal Shop Classrooms).
Hazardous materials abatement
work is underway in the Administration
Building and the Building L (Locker
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Loma
Prieta High School |
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January 2005 - The project was successfully completed in early 2004. In June 2004 the campus was moved to the Small Schools campus located on the prior Branciforte Elementary School site.
December
2003 - Administration
buildings “A” and “B” have
been demolished due to finding extensive
dry rot and other damage. Planning
for the replacement of these buildings
is under review. Construction of
the building “H”, the
new physical education building,
is progressing. The six additional
relocatable classrooms have been
installed and upgrades to the electrical,
data, fire alarm and security systems
are underway.
September
2003 - Extensive
grading and site work was performed
over summer. Numerous secondary
buildings were demolished. Major
upgrades were made to utility
services. Existing classroom
building “G” has
been relocated to the north end
of campus. Construction of building “H” is
underway. The building will house
a new physical education facility.
The pads are being prepared for
the six additional relocatable
classrooms that will be installed
in the coming months. The renovation
work planned for buildings “A” and “B” has
been removed from the present
contract due to the extensive
damage discovered upon investigation.
Planning for the replacement
of these two buildings is underway.
The interim housing classrooms
have been installed on the eastern
boundary of Branciforte Elementary
School’s campus and classes
are currently being conducted
there.
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