Santa Rosa ISD reviews bond allocation and plans fire-suppression bids, Hog Barn renovation

Aug 18, 2025

District project manager outlined bond allocation and a set of planned bids including fire suppression for Jo Nelson Middle School and Chepe Gym, intercom/alarm/lighting designs, and a detailed renovation and equipment list for the agricultural Hog Barn to be designed and bid by Ethos Engineering.

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At the Aug. 18 board meeting, Project Manager Ernie Villarreal presented the district’s bond allocation report and identified several upcoming bid packages. The items include design and bidding for fire‑suppression systems at Jo Nelson Middle School and the Chepe Gym (sprinkler and alarm testing for multiple buildings passed recent county inspections), intercom and LED lighting upgrades across campus facilities, and a detailed set of renovation requests for the agricultural Hog Barn. The board was told Ethos Engineering is preparing proposals to design and bid the Chepe Gym fire‑suppression work and the Hog Barn renovation scope.

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