Board reviews Washington Early Childhood Center exterior-restoration plan tied to bond package
Summary
Contractor Kai Construction outlined two phases for the Washington Early Childhood Center project: masonry restoration (cleaning, tuckpointing, selective brick and cast-stone resealing) and site improvements including a new accessible ramp, transformer screening and ADA parking signage. The work is proposed as part of a broader bond package.
Kai Construction representatives presented details of an exterior-restoration and site-improvement package for Washington Early Childhood Center, saying the work would be delivered in two parts: preservation of the building envelope and targeted site upgrades.
Erin, the project presenter, said the exterior materials-restoration scope includes masonry cleaning, stain removal, resealing brick and mortar, selective tuckpointing and ‘‘selective brick replacement if needed’’ for units that are ‘‘completely destroyed.’’ The preservation work also would include resealing cast stone and coping.
On the site side, Erin described plans to replace or enlarge the front signage, add a screen wall around an existing transformer and rework the front entrance to improve accessibility. ‘‘We’ve got a ramp basically that starts at the sidewalk and goes all the way in, to make it more accessible for everybody at the front entrance,’’ Erin said, describing steel handrails and a reduction in front fencing.
On ADA parking, the presenter said the team expects to comply by repainting stalls and adding signage rather than performing significant concrete work: ‘‘All of this would consist of is really just painting these stripes and adding a sign, just so that you’re compliant at your school.’’
Board members asked for clarifications on what railings would be removed and how visitors would be directed to the main entrance; Erin confirmed the plan retains ramps on both sides of the entry and that additional signage or an entrance reconfiguration could be considered in later design phases.
The presenters tied the Washington work to a larger bond proposal under discussion at the meeting. Erin said that, while exterior work is a priority for Washington, the district is still refining the list of projects and the extent of repairs during design and cost-estimating phases.
The board did not take a final vote on the Washington-specific work at this meeting; the presentation was listed as part of the district’s information and planning process for the larger bond package.
