Citizens' Oversight Committee Community Report December 2003

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is pleased to report that construction remains on schedule for an early completion of the Building for Success program in 2009.

Contents:
Construction Update
Program Timeline
Current Project Status
Accomplishments
Budget Overview
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Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) Members :

Kathy Frost (Chair)
Andrew Berg
John Sturla
Gerald Ricks
Tony Heinrichs
Fred Sanford
John Collins (COC Secretary/
Deputy Superintendent)

Contact the Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Mailing Address:
Citizens’ Oversight Committee Poway Unified School District
13626 Twin Peaks Road
Poway, CA 92064-3034

Phone: 858-679-2622
email

Citizens’ Oversight Committee meetings are open to the public. Check the website for meeting times, minutes and agendas:

www.pusd.info/news/coc/

Websites:

Citizens' Oversight Committee:
www.pusd.info/news/coc/

Bond program and project information:
www.powayusd.com/bond

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CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:

Midland Elementary School	Construction Start: October 2004 Estimated Completion: March 2006

Opening day for students at their new school was March 22, 2006. The community-approved design compliments houses and buildings near Old Poway Park. Mature trees were preserved. The trees provide a link from the old and familiar campus to the new and modern school. The classroom interior work is 100% complete, with the majority of the remaining work focused on sidewalks, play areas and landscape. The entire school includes the new two-story classroom buildings, modern library, joint-use multipurpose room, and student support areas as well as parking lots and play areas. A dedication ceremony and open house for the community will be held on April 7, 2006.

Westwood Elementary School	Construction Start: Summer 2004 Completed: Completed January 2006


	Westwood was the first school to be completed under the Building for Success program. All program goals as specified in the Proposition U bond were accomplished Three new classroom buildings, kindergarten rooms, modernized classrooms, play areas, a new and expanded parking lot, a new multipurpose room with kitchen, and lunch shelter facilities are now fully operational. The old multipurpose room was converted into a modern library and the old library into a computer and multimedia area. Playground areas were completely upgraded and new landscape installed at the campus frontage and recreation fields. The re-dedication ceremony was held on March 3, 2006 and a well-received community open house on March 4.

Mt. Carmel High School	Construction Start: Spring 2004 Estimated Completion: Spring 2007

Mt. Carmel’s new facilities will feature expanded science laboratories, new food service areas, new music facility, and improved library and technology/vocational facilities. The new music building was completed in time for band practice and was mentioned by national commentators as the Marching Sundevil Band performed in the Rose Bowl Parade. Fifteen enlarged and modernized classrooms with new windows were completed on schedule and occupied during the 2005 Winter break. The six new science classrooms are nearing completion and will be delivered in April 2006. The final phase of work on the Mt. Carmel High School campus was started in February 2006.

Poway High School	Construction Start: Summer 2004 Estimated Completion: Winter 2007/2008

Poway High School’s 80,000 sq. ft. building is taking shape on the westside of the school campus. This 22-classroom facility includes science, music, and vocational facilities. The projected completion date for the facility is Summer 2006. The classroom complex features a second and secure entrance to the campus through the raised arches leading to the new Titan Plaza. Steel and concrete block materials in these new facilities meet the Proposition U goals of maintainability as well as creating a contemporary spirit of place for many generations of Poway students to come. Planning is complete for the final phase of construction starting in the Summer of 2006. Work includes the modernization of existing buildings and a new kitchen and lunch shelter.

Twin Peaks Middle School	Construction Start: Fall 2005 Estimated Completion: Winter 2006/2007

Work started during the winter break when a new electrical service system and switchgear were installed as part of the Proposition U utility and infrastructure upgrades for this campus. Interim classroom buildings were moved onto the campus during the fall of 2005 and the modernization of four classroom buildings began in December. Twin Peaks’ new campus will feature expanded and modernized science classrooms, library and computer lab expansion, food service upgrades, a new lunch shelter, upgraded restrooms, and accessibility improvements.

Tierra Bonita Elementary	Construction Start: Spring 2006 Estimated Completion: Winter 2006/2007

Construction contracts are in place and work is starting at Tierra Bonita Elementary School. Improvements include a new electrical distribution system, modernization of existing classrooms, renovation of restrooms and accessibility upgrades, food service expansion with a new lunch shelter, and renovation of the library and student support areas. The playground will receive safety and accessibility improvements. Classroom technology upgrades include LCD projectors and the existing computer laboratory will be modernized and expanded. A new and colorful shade structure will also be installed at the school entrance. The work at Tierra Bonita and Twin Peaks will finish at approximately the same time.

Rancho Bernardo High School Music Facility	Construction Start: December 2005 Estimated Completion: Fall 2006

Construction of the new music facility started during winter break. A large amount of soil was removed from around the existing performing arts center. The funding for this project is supplemented from the Rancho Bernardo High School Music Boosters. A well-attended groundbreaking ceremony was held in January which included members of the Board of Education and San Diego City dignitaries. This new facility includes music practice rooms and equipment and uniform storage facilities. When completed at the start of the 2006/2007 academic school year, the Rancho Bernardo band will have a building that is the equal of music buildings at Mt. Carmel and Poway High schools.

Garden Road Elementary	Construction Start: Spring 2006 Estimated Completion: Fall 2007

Work has begun on new kindergarten and elementary classrooms. Pre-manufactured buildings are under construction and will be delivered to Garden Road elementary in late Spring and will be ready for use when the school year starts in August 2006. These classrooms are constructed from steel and concrete, and include solid concrete floors. The Midland elementary temporary campus will be dismantled this spring. Improvements at Garden Road Elementary include a new multipurpose room with new kitchen and covered lunch shelter, expanded library and student services areas and technology upgrades including LCD projectors.

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