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Operation Bright Side told the committee it has very limited capacity — about three workers or volunteers available for the work described — and can abate graffiti on first‑floor surfaces and paint, both at open and closed buildings. The district does not yet have a prioritized list of schools for the group to address.

Why it matters: graffiti abatement can deter vandalism and improve neighborhood appearance, but the district will need to assign priorities or secure larger contractor capacity to address sites at scale.

Next steps: staff said they will return with a specific list of properties to request assistance from Operation Bright Side or explore other abatement options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Real Estate Meeting - 6/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported a meeting with Operation Bright Side to coordinate graffiti abatement at open and closed district properties; the nonprofit has limited capacity and can paint first‑level surfaces but does not have a prioritized list yet.","taxTitle","St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",13573,"location","Missouri","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6197232,"Navigate Building Solutions reports Proposition S progress: HVAC largest cost, $137M in scope and MBE/WBE commitments",2456,1346000,3802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853641-6d178455ec8ccbaccce6baef4ba7222f&start=1346&end=3802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853641-6d178455ec8ccbaccce6baef4ba7222f/thumbnail_1346000.jpg","/articles/6197232/Missouri/Navigate-Building-Solutions-reports-Proposition-S-progress-HVAC-largest-cost-137M-in-scope-and-MBEWBE-commitments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197232-1ec32b5366ac9a71c5c6725a165443e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775495665&Signature=ncxMcwb3jTCR8fQaENzjUBwiJY7LC4XIa5O6N3pzX8dFcoSIBX9iPAH5OdSotBp7EQqWCa4VzUM5OfgRGMMOfgbb3oPjR2lwPe9EQSTvim4tjed0JjPR9wTi5pFIo37AjxwUTmK66jrp5SSJsCsBg9a9VYAjrXQWbaiO22Mrl3saanPAJnWs5EduqzVLDU5A9v5RLf4CxcoIsUP9y3IbQC41JFCpXE7VzkhPTINWHvKANDwg1iQEtaZzYaYHGaa8EnfshIbqvQg-g-OQdUc-w-YxxQuvk4QdfZry1NUcx8VVWbnCXTs-~sXsV5Sw9oXeV2AlV3jF6O1qIaZMwnBGhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chaz Jaques, primary point of contact for Navigate Building Solutions, presented a progress update on Proposition S projects the firm is managing for Saint Louis Public Schools.

Jaques told the Real Estate Committee that Proposition S projects cover seven categories of work across open and closed district properties and include hazardous material abatement, HVAC upgrades, building infrastructure (roofs and windows), safety and security, academic performance improvements, interior building enhancements, and outdoor learning spaces.

Why it matters: Proposition S is the bond program voters approved and funds major building repairs and upgrades across the district. The presentation summarized what has been completed, what is in progress and the costs assigned to each category.

Budget and scope highlights

- Total scope: Jaques reported the program has spent or committed “north of $137,000,000 of the $160” million budget; that total includes professional services such as architecture and engineering.

- Category shares: HVAC upgrades represent the largest share (about 40%), building infrastructure about 22%, interior building enhancements about 16% and hazardous material abatement about 10% of the program cost allocation shown in the presentation.

Contracting and equity commitments

- Local contracting commitments: Jaques said more than $22,000,000 is committed to minority business enterprises (MBE) and over $8,000,000 to women‑owned business enterprises (WBE) on construction contracts to date; he noted those figures exclude professional services and are based on construction contracting only.

Work completed and examples

- Counts and examples from the presentation included 571 whiteboard installations, 16 stair tread replacements, 30 painting projects, LED lighting upgrades, fire alarm improvements, 45 restroom upgrades, six new playgrounds, 10 playground resurfacings, 234 drinking‑fountain/water‑filler installs, and roofing and masonry work at multiple campuses.

- Jaques said whiteboard installations often required hazardous‑material abatement because older chalkboards were installed with materials the district’s environmental team identified as suspect; abatement was completed before new boards were installed.

Summer 2025 priorities and schedule

- Ongoing and near‑term projects include renovations at Vashon High School auditorium, Metro and Central auditoriums, Gateway STEM (new elevators, gym and an eSports classroom) and a full campus refresh and additions at Central VPA Collegiate. The goal is to complete summer work as close as possible to the first day of school.

Storm damage and insurance

- The presenter said work paused in places after the May 16 tornado and that the district’s insurance provider completed a walkthrough last week; Navigate coordinated contractors and design partners for that inspection. Jaques said he is not aware of a separate walkthrough by the general contractors’ insurance carriers and said he would verify and report back.

Security and doors

- The presentation highlighted exterior door replacements and new window systems described as “anti‑terror” panels that deter forced entry but are not ballistic; Jaques said the product prevents a person from breaching an exterior door though “ballistics can go through that window.” He deferred technical ballistics questions to the district’s safety and security staff.

Quotes and public engagement

- “Success is never accident. It’s always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent direction,” Jaques said, adding the program seeks to reflect St. Louis in its contractor workforce and make visible progress across campuses.

Next steps

- Navigate is collecting updated cost estimates for storm‑affected work and coordinating warranty walkthroughs with contractors; the team also continues planning phased security upgrades including cameras and access control in coordination with district security.","Navigate Building Solutions presented progress on Proposition S projects for Saint Louis Public Schools, listing completed work counts, budget allocation by category, minority contracting commitments and summer 2025 priorities; the presenter also addressed storm-related delays and insurance walkthroughs.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6197236,"Saint Louis Public Schools real estate director outlines new sales procedures, committee roles",627,711000,1338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853641-6d178455ec8ccbaccce6baef4ba7222f&start=711&end=1338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853641-6d178455ec8ccbaccce6baef4ba7222f/thumbnail_711000.jpg","/articles/6197236/Missouri/Saint-Louis-Public-Schools-real-estate-director-outlines-new-sales-procedures-committee-roles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197236-a5fff21ce148c93a6c7422233d725f3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775495665&Signature=FeZsYcnus8Bdz-Nk7YGsqe1Dqu-xZTy~TyIRqFlM1LQlbYSm4SKGfBvlBanRkS5ZvVivC7AnQPyRicviGr1aLcDrYxIaKEq~fU3Cdh8g5vrn8WoNjYUJ9CxkxawtkwFiEn3l8yulIsgFypoD~muyG-wo9eeXqvRV5seJ09WN8ykWv5HlpFD3OQgEHfOVyYIyTT-YXYANHJZdGI5Tl9Pwm2Ea~TYkAXANzGuvoRKvFRuciF-Qa9hwBojCjjxGzdilbpr~Pcyu36H1-aXRX~YXRIFM2ap6qs2a7SsquuuV0khLpriDAQmy7cElI-c4kvbvnG3bcwRuT6kHPEqPV6w6RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shamika Henry, director of real estate for Saint Louis Public Schools, gave the committee an overview of the district’s real estate program and a newly written standard operating procedure for the sale of school buildings and land.

Henry told the Real Estate Committee that the department was created to respond to changing urban and enrollment patterns and to manage a growing inventory of surplus buildings. “Saint Louis Public Schools created our real estate department to address changing urban, demographic, and educational conditions affecting our facilities and our planning,” she said.

The new procedure formalizes how the district receives offers, archives project forms and offer templates, and transitions those materials to an approved brokerage firm once one is selected. Henry said meetings will normally be held the third Monday of each month and that the director of real estate will draft proposals and agendas; the chief operating officer will review agendas with the superintendent before committee discussion and vote. For compliance and advisory support, the committee will consult the district’s chief legal officer and other administrators.

Why it matters: the district is selling properties that are surplus to instructional needs and needs a clear, repeatable process for accepting offers, tracking sales and communicating outcomes to the public.

Key details and committee questions

- The district’s standard operating procedure for real estate was updated this year, Henry said, to replace what she described as “a very loose process” for collecting revenue and handling offers. “It didn't exist, and it was a very loose process of how we collect the revenue from our sale of buildings,” she said.

- Website and public notices: Henry said the approved broker’s first tasks will include creating a public website that lists properties no longer owned by the district so the community can see what has been sold.

- Sale timeline and buyer financing: When asked how long a property remains on the market, Henry said the average timeframe from listing to purchase is about two years and that buyer financing is the most frequent cause of delay. “Almost always is financing on the buyer side. They need extensions, and they submit those to us,” she said.

- Broker selection and RFQ: Historically the district has not used a formal RFQ process for buyers; offers were handled by brokers’ own processes. Henry said the incoming broker is expected to streamline the process going forward.

- Donations and nonprofit transfers: The district has previously transferred properties to nonprofits, but Henry said there is no standing policy that automatically allows donations; any donation or transfer recommendation would need approval by the full Board of Education.

- Low-income housing component and enforcement: Henry said the district does not currently require a low-income housing share in sale contracts, but that it is commonly recommended; she told the committee that roughly 90% of buildings the district has sold include a low-income housing component. She acknowledged the district does not currently have a robust enforcement mechanism and said one of the broker’s tasks will be to ensure future sales include and track such commitments.

Votes at a glance

- Motion: Approve minutes from 03/24/2025. Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Roll call in favor recorded as Miss Henry (yes), Miss Johnson (yes), Mister Watson (yes), Doctor Borshay (yes), Mister Morrison (yes). Mister Heights recorded an abstention. Outcome: approved.

- Motion: Move into closed session (later in the meeting). Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved by roll call (see separate actions record).","Shamika Henry, director of real estate, presented a new standard operating procedure for selling district-owned buildings, described committee membership and meeting cadence, and answered questions about broker selection, sale timelines and low-income housing conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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