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District reports steady progress on 2023 bond projects; most are under contract and on schedule
Summary
District and bond program managers told the board that 13 of 16 bond projects are under contract, multiple elementary renovations will open in fall 2025, some larger projects finish in 2026–27, and overall bids are trending favorable to budget.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools and its bond program partners updated the board on Jan. 27 about the status of projects funded by the May 2023 bond referendum. The administration reported that 13 of the 16 projects identified in the bond scope are now under contract following the board’s approval of the Bell Elementary contract that evening.
Program managers said most work is progressing on schedule and within anticipated costs. Highlights presented to the board included: - Of 16 bond projects, 13 are under contract; three (Walnut Creek, Patriot and one remaining project) were still completing procurement at the time of the briefing. - Projects scheduled to open in fall 2025 include additions and renovations at Hickory Hill (construction ~80% complete), Terra Heights (~75% complete), Trumbull Park (~65% complete), Parkview Heights (~75% complete) and the Young Adult Transition Program (YATP, ~30% complete). The YATP building was described as about 11,000 square feet; the new elementary referenced in the packet is roughly 58,000 square feet. - Projects slated to open in 2026 include Bell, Portal and the new elementary; Papillion Middle, Walnut Creek and Patriot may extend into 2027 depending on sequencing and available swing space for renovations. - The district reported competitive contractor pricing and that bids this cycle have generally come in at or slightly under estimates, allowing the district to consider some alternates.
Program leaders credited the construction manager-at-risk (CMR) process and close coordination among architects, contractors and district staff with limiting change-order risk and keeping contingencies manageable. The board’s facilities subcommittee will continue monthly oversight and the administration said it will provide a financial update this summer after the second construction season.
Why it matters: The bond program funds safety, capacity and facility updates across the district; schedule and cost outcomes determine when buildings can open and whether priorities in the bond scope can be completed within the authorized budget.
