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Architects present Brentwood addition plan; board told bidding in July and construction could begin in September
Summary
Woltz Architects presented a schematic for a Brentwood school addition and districtwide educational alignment study: plan includes a full gym, classroom additions, 31 new parking spaces, and a phased schedule with bidding in July and construction beginning in September pending board award.
Mike Eichorn of Woltz Architects and Engineers told the board the Brentwood project design includes a full‑sized gym that can be locked off for community events, classroom additions to replace portables, an expanded LRC and staff professional‑learning space, and 31 additional parking spaces. Eichorn said the team carefully matched exterior materials to the existing building and preserved the playground while planning the southern addition.
The project is in the construction‑document phase; Eichorn said bid packages (masonry, drywall, general trades, electrical, mechanical, etc.) will go out in July and the team expects to recommend awarding a construction contract in September. The addition is estimated to take about one year, with interior renovations scheduled for the following summer. The construction plan includes fencing and circulation controls to protect students during on‑site work.
District staff and the architects discussed mitigation measures for noise and disruption during the school year, including scheduling noisy work on weekends or before school, closing windows for visual distractions, and close daily communication between the superintendent on site and school staff. A construction manager will manage safety and contractor traffic entering from Brentwood.
Eichorn and the team also summarized the educational alignment study the architects delivered across 11 elementary schools: utilization assessments, identification of cross‑cutting themes (ESL/resource space shortages, varied gym/cafeteria sizes), and facility test‑fits that will inform a long‑range (5–10 year) prioritization plan. Staff said the consultants will return in August with an update and deliver the final study in September.
Board members asked about phasing, winter construction considerations and risks related to bids; the architects said this is a favorable market and they expect competitive responses. No formal vote on the Brentwood award was taken at the meeting; the board will see a recommendation in September.
