Board hears updates on 2024 bond projects, K-8 upgrades, Woodside testing and Summit field bids
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Summary
Staff reported on 2024 GO bond-funded roof and HVAC work, K-8 renovation budgeting ($16M first phase), Woodside Middle structural testing (no helical piers recommended now) with $2M held for contingencies, and a $4M Summit track-and-field bid with LED retrofits under study.
District staff provided a status report on several bond-funded projects and multi-year facility priorities.
Presenter Randy said several work items tied to the 2024 general obligation bond program have focused on roof replacements, air handlers and chillers and that most of those projects have come in under budget. He reported that Homestead's renovation began in 2019 and extended through multiple issuances; staff stated the original Homestead budget was just under $170 million and an adjusted budget figure of $208,600,000 was cited during the presentation. The presenter also said "to date, not fully spent, but certainly encumbered and under contract is, $2,207,600,000," and that the remaining balance is "just under 1,000,000 dollars." (Note: the transcript includes the larger encumbered figure as read in the meeting; that figure appears inconsistent with the other budget figures and may be a transcription or presentation formatting error.)
K-8 upgrades and other phase 1 work: Staff said a first-phase budget for K-8 upgrades is just over $16,000,000 and that vendor recommendations for that work will be brought forward after review of RFP proposals. Safety and security upgrades (interior and exterior camera work) and a sidewalk project with substantial completion targeted for Aug. 1 were also discussed.
Woodside Middle School: Staff summarized testing by SME and ERI that found no current need for helical piers or major structural supports. The presenter said observed movement appears related to sulfate in the soil causing concrete pads to heave; further monitoring and testing over the next 12'24 months was recommended. Staff said a $2,000,000 budget line was included in case structural support is later required.
Summit Middle School and athletic fields: Summit's track and field is in bidding with a $4,000,000 budget to address drainage and turf issues; Musco was cited for a lighting retrofit study and staff expects a bid recommendation to the board for March 17 with substantial completion targeted for Sept. 15.
Phase 2 and 3: Staff described phase 2 priorities as HVAC system improvements and roofing replacements with an initial estimate around $10.2 million; phase 3 priorities will be set after phase 1 and 2 outcomes are clearer. No formal votes were recorded during the presentation.
The board thanked staff for the thorough updates and asked staff to return with recommendations and refined budgets at upcoming meetings.