On February 13, 2007, the Board appointed Howard & Associates Architects, P.A. and J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction management services. The renovation of existing facilities will include new fire sprinklers, door hardware, and window blinds, upgrade of interior partitions to satisfy fire code requirements, signage, fencing of selected areas, canopy and sidewalk repair, interior and exterior painting, repair of selected windows and doors, refacing of selected casework, replacement of selected roofing, plumbing fixtures, and flooring, and replacement of lighting, ceilings, low voltage systems, chalkboards, toilet partitions and accessories, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) chillers. In addition, 12 classrooms will be added to meet class size reduction requirements.

Approval of schematic design phases will allow the architect to proceed with design development documents. Completion of each project is scheduled for December 15, 2008.

Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

The renovations are currently funded at $4,390,000. The estimate of probable cost is $4,390,000. The Classrooms for Kids additions are currently funded at $1,879,000. The estimate of probable cost is under review to identify design strategies to insure budget compliance. These items are included in the District Capital Outlay: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction 06-07, and Classrooms for Kids.