Naomi, the district’s Measure EE bond program manager, told the board the district’s bond projects are advancing, with several sites moving toward completion and others still requiring state approvals or schedule recovery.

“We’re in the midst of a transformational summer,” Naomi said, summarizing a slate of active construction projects supported by the Measure EE bond.

Why it matters: Measure EE funds long‑term capital improvements to school facilities. Progress — and any delays — affect classrooms, student schedules, safety upgrades and the district’s ability to open improved spaces at the start of the next school year.

Highlights from Naomi’s update

• Holly Glen TK conversion: Naomi reported the TK conversion project started in January and is about 85% complete. She described finished finishes (tile, epoxy flooring, luxury vinyl tile), upcoming installations (an 8‑foot whiteboard and short‑throw smart projector in each room) and a change order (Change Order No. 4, $52,000) to lower TK cabinets for accessibility; the contractor will repurpose removed cabinet stock into teacher workroom islands.

• TK playground: construction for the TK playground broke ground May 27; Naomi showed photos of footing and panel installation and said the surface will be a rubber play surface with a shade structure to follow.

• SLC relocation and demolition: the SLC relocation project began after DSA approval; crews started June 18. Portables and a restroom unit were transported and staged on site and Naomi said the existing SLC building is scheduled for demolition tomorrow, with utility safing and portable staging already completed.

• Districtwide flooring and ceiling tile refresh: work began May 21. Naomi said crews have completed multiple buildings at both Aviation Elementary and Wiseburn Middle School; the middle school gym floor required additional manufacturer repairs and the flooring contractor is making fixes. She said move‑back and cleaning are being coordinated with movers and site staff so rooms are ready for occupancy.

• Door access controls: installers are placing card readers and locks districtwide; Naomi described the two‑step process (hardware installation followed by programming and staff training). She said ID cards and card printing workflows will be deployed so sites can issue temporary cards for substitutes and visitors.

• Sports complex: the Measure EE sports complex is roughly 20% complete; Naomi said work includes off‑site driveway approaches, grading and footings for the concessions building. The schedule recovered work after abatement of transite pipe pushed the project 14 days behind schedule; contractors are coordinating to make up days and Naomi said portables and other dependencies have been cleared so demolition and next phases can proceed.

• Del Air baseball field and Del Air grounds: phase 1 (decomposed granite and landscaping) was completed ahead of schedule; phase 2 irrigation and sod installation are planned and Naomi said crews will pressure‑test irrigation and start installing turf shortly.

• Signage and scoreboards: Naomi said district marquees and ID panels were replaced and a second phase will add concrete monument lettering and other site‑specific signage. She and board members discussed the placement and permitting implications for digital displays near the sports complex and along community roadways; Naomi said some locations may require additional DSA or city review.

• DSA approvals and outstanding items: Naomi said the DaVinci cafeteria modernization and kitchen modernization designs have been delayed at the Division of the State Architect since March; the district is pressing the design team to escalate those approvals so work can proceed.

Board reaction and community note

Board members thanked Naomi and the construction team and recognized the community for passing Measure EE. Roger, the board president, thanked residents for the bond passage and said the projects will show the community’s investment in schools once students return to updated classrooms.

Ending

Naomi said the district will schedule a Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee tour to let committee members and the public see construction progress. She encouraged board members and community members to participate in site tours, and noted the program team is coordinating closely with site staff to complete punch lists and return rooms to service.