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High school modernization continues; board hears update on science‑building seismic work and quad renovation
Summary
Bond program managers reported work underway on seismic rehabilitation of the science building, recommended contract awards, and outlined a quad renovation timed for summer construction that will require temporary fencing during spring and early summer.
Project managers updated the board on the Ashland High School modernization and upcoming seismic rehabilitation of the science building on March 13, including a recommendation to award contracts and a timeline that puts heavy site work in spring and summer.
What presenters said: Steve Mitchell and project manager Josh reported the district had authorized an early amendment (Amendment 1) to increase the guaranteed maximum price for seismic work and had started preliminary work to meet a tight schedule. Mitchell said the district had recommended awarding a package to Outlier Construction for seismic rehabilitation work on the science building (the meeting reiterated a recommendation that had been brought to a recent work session) and that additional recommendations to award would follow at the next work session to secure work that must begin during spring break.
Timeline and site impacts: Josh told the board demolition and excavation would start shortly, with fencing placed about five feet from buildings for safety. He warned there would likely be temporary fencing on the main quad as crews do demo and excavation, but said fences would be removed by June to allow a concentrated construction push with the goal of completing major exterior work before August 15–22. He described the quad work as a total renovation that removes existing hardscape, replaces it with permeable pavers to improve soil moisture for an adjacent redwood, and adds shaded seating areas.
Why it matters: modernization work addresses building systems, fire alarm upgrades and seismic safety for the science building — a key capital project under the bond. Project managers said select punch list, air balancing and commissioning tasks remain for science and humanities buildings as the overall modernization closeout continues.
Ending: board and project staff agreed to coordinate with student events (for example Battle of the Bands and other campus activities) during construction; staff said they will provide the board with formal contract documents and updated GMP figures at an upcoming work session and bring a summary to the April regular meeting.
