2003 Bond Referendum Summary Print E-mail

Elementary School Projects

New “B” Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: Small Kane Architects, P.A.
  • Present Scope: New 600 student elementary school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Construction to begin in summer, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in summer, 2008.
  • $14,986,700

Burton Elementary School

  • Present Scope: Major roofing repairs.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed ahead of schedule.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed.
  • $69,849

New “C” Elementary School – Land Purchase

  • Present Scope: Purchase of a new site in southern Durham for a future new elementary school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Begin land search in March, 2004.
  • Projected Completion Date: To be determined.
  • $675,000

C.C. Spaulding Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: Millennium 3 Design Group
  • Present Scope: A 19,000 SF 2 story addition including 3 kindergartens, Pre-K, media center, art, computer and resource rooms. Renovations to the existing school. New parking, playground and bus loop.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Awaiting building permit approval. Grading permit received.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete by fall, 2008.
  • $6,883,553

Club Boulevard Elementary School

  • Present Scope: New addition which will include 3 standard and 2 self-contained classrooms. A minor kitchen expansion is planned. Site work includes a new car drop off lane and minor parking additions.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in October, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in August, 2009.
  • $2,645,200

New “E” Elementary School – Land Purchase

  • Present Scope: Purchase of a new site in northern Durham for a future new elementary school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Began land search in March, 2004.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed.
  • $800,000

Eno Valley Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: Coulter, Jewell and Thames, P.A.
  • Present Scope: An expansion and repair of the drive and parking facilities.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in April, 2006.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be completed in summer, 2007.
  • $330,000

Fayetteville Street Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: Davis Kane Architects, P.A.
  • Present Scope: New construction includes a media center, art, computer, and music room. Admin. and resource spaces will expand into existing spaces. Site improvements, removal of mobile classrooms, and interior renovation of existing classrooms are also a part of the program.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Construction began May, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Estimated completion in February, 2009.
  • $8,306,138

Mangum Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects and Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: New addition to replace the 1925 building and cottage building. Site work includes new bus and car access upgrades plus parking.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design began in June, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in June, 2009.
  • $5,001,840

Morehead Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects and Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: New addition which will include art, music, computer and 2 self-contained classrooms. Several existing rooms will be captured as classrooms. Central HVAC will be added and windows will be replaced.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design began in June, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in mid-2009.
  • $4,035,304

Parkwood Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects & Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: Cafeteria expansion of @ 1,000 s.f., intercom replacement, upgrades to bus & car drives and parking.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed in summer, 2005.
  • $628,000

New W.G. Pearson Elementary School

  • Design Consultant: Moseley Architects
  • Present Scope: New 600 student elementary school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Construction completed and on schedule.
  • Projected Completion Date: School opened August 25, 2006.
  • $12,048,700

Old W. G. Pearson Elementary School

  • Present Scope: Restroom upgrades including new fixtures, painting and partitions. Strategic painting, flooring, intercom and HVAC upgrades.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed ahead of schedule.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed.
  • $251,643

Pearsontown Elementary School

  • Present Scope: Restrooms for 2 Pre-K classrooms.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Accomplished through classroom utilization reorganization.
  • Projected Completion Date: Phase III schedule.
  • $84,000

Y.E. Smith Elementary School

  • Present Scope: Partial structural slab replacement on first floor.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed ahead of schedule.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed.
  • $171,379

Playgrounds

  • Present Scope: System wide assessment of elementary school playgrounds that focuses on safety and accessibility issues. Playground upgrades will take place based on the findings of the study.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed in 2006.
  • $1,125,000

Middle School Projects

New “A” Middle School – Land Purchase

  • Present Scope: Purchase of a new site in southern Durham for a future new middle school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Began land search in March, 2004.
  • Projected Completion Date: To be determined.
  • $1,300,000

New “B” Middle School – Land Purchase

  • Present Scope: Purchase of a new site in northern Durham for a future new middle school.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Land donated in 2005.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed.
  • $1,175,000

Chewning Middle School Phase II

  • Design Consultant: The Roberts Group, P.A.
  • Present Scope: Renovation of the remainder of the school that was not funded as part of the 2001 bond referendum including band room, chorus room, toilet areas, vocational areas, main gym and concession stand. Athletic upgrades included dug outs and track resurfacing. New chiller and HVAC upgrades.
  • Budget: Completed within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed
  • $2,366,000

Durham School of the Arts

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects and Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: Construct 30,968 SF new classroom structure to house 2 grade levels currently located in the Carr building. New commons area connects to the existing lobby of the Weaver Auditorium and media center.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Construction began in September, 2006.
  • Projected Completion Date:  All phases to be completed by December, 2007.  The track lighting construction to begin in summer, 2007.  The tennis court construction to begin in January, 2008.
  • $6,759,600

Githens Middle School (renovations & site work)

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects & Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: Rear bus entrance improvements. Athletic upgrades including concession / restroom building, track resurfacing, field irrigation and fencing. Painting and flooring strategically throughout the school. Roof replacement.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Roof complete. Second & Third phases complete.
  • Projected Completion Date: Phase IV to be completed in fall, 2007.
  • $2,448,000

Lakeview School

  • Present Scope: Replace roofing system.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in April, 2009.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in August, 2009.
  • $360,000

Lowe’s Grove Middle School

  • Design Consultant: The Roberts Group, P.A.
  • Present Scope: Major renovations to existing school including new finishes, ceilings, lights and new solid wall room dividers. Asbestos flooring to be removed. Athletic upgrades include new dugouts, resurfacing track, and other site improvements. Driveway improvements.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Awaiting site improvement permit approval. Building permit received.
  • Projected Completion Date: Estimated completion in December, 2008.
  • $9,602,400

Neal Middle School

  • Present Scope: Repair and resurfacing of paved areas. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing track, concession / restroom building, field irrigation and new dugouts.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in July, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in April, 2009.
  • $510,000

Shepard Middle School

  • Present Scope: New classroom addition including arts and auxiliary gymnasium. Renovations in existing school include new windows, lockers and HVAC equipment. Site work includes new access and parking. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing track, field irrigation, concession /restroom building and fencing.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in July, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in August, 2009.
  • $9,798,400

High School Projects

Hillside High School

  • Present Scope: Paint entire facility. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing the tennis courts, repairing the baseball field and installing baseball field lights.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in March, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in November, 2008; Tennis court upgrade in 2005.
  • $516,000

Jordan High School

  • Present Scope: Paint entire facility. Athletic upgrades include a concession / restroom building, resurfacing tennis courts and track, better field access and lights on the softball field.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in March, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in November, 2008; Tennis court upgrade in 2005.
  • $782,400

Northern High School

  • Present Scope: Paint entire facility. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing the tennis courts and track, lights for the track and softball field, and new fencing.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in March, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in November, 2008; Tennis court upgrade in 2005.
  • $619,200

Riverside High School

  • Present Scope: Paint entire facility. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing the tennis courts and track.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in March, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in November, 2008; Tennis court upgrade in 2005.
  • $500,400

Southern High School

  • Present Scope: Paint entire facility. Athletic upgrades include resurfacing the tennis courts and track.
  • Budget: Within budget
  • Schedule: Design to begin in March, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in November, 2008; Tennis court upgrade in 2005.
  • $508,800

Central Services facilities

Technology

  • Present Scope: Wireless mobile labs for all schools. File server upgrades.
  • Computer upgrades for principals, bookkeepers and SIMS personnel.
  • Telecommunication equipment upgrades.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design & implementation underway.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed in fall, 2005.
  • $1,687,000

Security

  • Present Scope: Security cameras in middle & elementary schools.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Bidding complete.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed in summer, 2005.
  • $475,000

Staff Development Center

  • Design Consultant: DTW Architects & Planners, LTD
  • Present Scope: Parking lot paving, improving entrances and other access issues. Master planning of entire site.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed in spring, 2005.
  • $540,000

Hamlin Warehouse

  • Present Scope: Expand and renovate printing and records area. Create new departmental office space in existing warehouse. Improve access and parking.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed.
  • Projected Completion Date: Completed January, 2005.
  • Completed On Time; Funded Separately; Funds Redistributed

Hamlin Facilities / Transportation

  • Present Scope: Renovate restrooms. Pave gravel parking lot.
  • Build equipment warehouse. Replace roofing. Purchase mobile offices and provide with water and sanitary sewer.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in April, 2007.
  • Projected Completion Date:  The roof replacement was completed in March, 2007.  Other work to be completed in August, 2008.
  • $1,254,000

Fuller Building

  • Present Scope: Window replacement to help with utility savings. New fire alarm and intercom systems are planned.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in February, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in January, 2009.
  • $273,600

Bacon Street

  • Present Scope: HVAC for the remainder of the warehouse. Site work includes upper level parking modifications, loading areas to improve ADA access. A lobby expansion with elevator to allow handicap access from main parking lot.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Design to begin in July, 2008.
  • Projected Completion Date: Work to be complete in August, 2009.
  • $1,468,000

System Wide Measures

Activity Buses

  • Present Scope: Purchase 5 new activity buses.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: Completed.
  • $356,000

Mobile Classrooms

  • Present Scope: Purchase 10 mobile classrooms including steps, ramps, electrical hook up, plumbing hook up, inspections and furnishings to be used at various sites under construction.
  • Budget: Within budget.
  • Schedule: As needed for flexible space during construction.
  • Projected Completion Date: August, 2009.
  • $325,000
 
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