- Olathe Public Schools
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Bond Project Updates
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Regular updates of Bond 2022 projects, ranging from Growth and Reinvestment, Technology and Innovation and Student Experience to Safety, will be provided to district patrons on this webpage.
Recent Updates
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Nov. 7, 2024 Update
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. We continue utility rough-in, interior wall construction, exterior wall construction and roofing activities within the existing building. Overhead utility rough-in on both levels is complete. In-wall rough-in for both levels will be completed in mid-November. For the building addition, tilt-up exterior wall panels and structural steel installation will be completed in mid-November as well.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Punch-list items continue to be addressed in the new facility, and we continue to work with staff on completing these and any warranty items as they come up. For the existing facility, demolition has started. The current schedule shows demolition of the existing building to be completed by Nov. 19.
Aging Facilities 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Planning continues for the aging facilities 2025 project. Various bid approvals will take place during the winter months. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2025.
HVAC Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction bids for Bid Package #1 have been received, reviewed, and are submitted for approval at the November Board of Education meeting. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2025.
Roofing Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction bids for Bid Package #2 have been received, reviewed, and are submitted for approval at the November board meeting. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2025.
Track/ Tennis Court Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction work continues on our tennis courts at Olathe Northwest High School and should be completed in early November. We have finished tennis court upgrades at the following locations: Olathe South High School resurface, Olathe East High School crack fill and resurface, College Boulevard Activity Center resurface and drainage work. For the track upgrades, we have completed the following projects: Olathe West High School restripe; Chisholm Trail, Indian Trail and Pioneer Trail middle schools respray the track surface and restripe; Olathe East and Olathe North high schools restripe. We still need to finish restriping the track at Olathe District Activity Complex. This should be completed in November along with some additional miscellaneous repairs.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The construction management team (Nabholz) has been selected, and we are starting the process of bidding on the project. Construction will start in the second semester at the first two facilities — Olathe North and Olathe South.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The construction management team (Nabholz) has been selected, and we are starting the process of bidding on the project. Construction will start in the second semester at the first four facilities: Frontier Trail, Indian Trail, Oregon Trail and Pioneer Trial.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 97% complete districtwide. We currently have four buildings left to finish.
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Oct. 4, 2024 Update
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. We continue utility rough-in, interior wall construction, exterior wall construction and roofing activities within the existing building. Overhead utility rough-in on the main level is complete. Overhead utility rough-in for the lower level will be complete in late October. For the building addition, we continue to pour our cast-in-place tilt-up concrete exterior walls. The tilt-up panels will start to be raised here in the next few weeks. The concrete footings and foundations are complete.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Punch-list items continue to be addressed in the new facility, and we continue to work with staff on completing these and any warranty items as they come up. For the existing facility, all utilities have been cut off to the building. Our demolition contractor has finished work on the inside in preparation for full building demolition. We received our state of Kansas approval paperwork for our abatement removal project and have received our demolition permit from the City of Olathe. Full building demolition will continue for the next month.
Aging Facilities 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Planning has started for the Aging Facilities 2025 project. We are presenting the architects' design fee at the Board of Education meeting this month. Various bid approvals will take place during the winter months.
HVAC Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
We are currently out to bid on our HVAC upgrade project and will present bids for approval at the November board meeting.
Roofing Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction bids have been received, reviewed, and are submitted for approval at the October board meeting. Construction will take place during summer break 2025.
Track and Tennis Court Upgrades 2025 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction work continues on our tennis courts at Olathe Northwest High School. Construction photos of Olathe Northwest High School's courts show the new concrete post-tension playing surface and fencing. We have finished tennis court upgrades at the following locations: Olathe South High School resurface; Olathe East High School crack fill and resurface; and College Boulevard Activity Center resurface and drainage work.
For the track upgrades, we have completed the following projects: Olathe West High School restripe; and Pioneer Trail, Indian Trail and Chisholm Trail middle schools respray the track surface and restripe.
We still need to finish restriping the following tracks: Olathe East, Olathe North High School and Olathe District Activity Center. This should be completed in the month of October.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The request for proposal process to secure a construction management team is finished, and a recommendation is being presented for approval at the October board meeting. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first two facilities: Olathe North and Olathe South high schools.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The request for proposal process to secure a construction management team is finished, and a recommendation is being presented for approval at the October board meeting. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first four facilities: Frontier Trail,
Indian Trail, Oregon Trail and Pioneer Trial middle schools.Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 96% complete districtwide. We currently have five buildings to finish.
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Sept. 4, 2024 Update
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. We continue utility rough-in, interior wall construction, exterior wall construction and roofing activities within the existing building. For the building addition, we are starting to form our cast-in-place concrete exterior walls. The concrete footings and foundations are complete.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
All work has been completed with our Aging Facilities 2024 project. We do have minor punch-list items to complete and will finish those as quickly as possible.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Punch-list items continue to be addressed in the new facility, and we continue to work with staff on completing these and any warranty items as they come up. For the existing facility, we are in the process of cutting off utility services to the building. Our demolition contractor continues to work inside the building preparing it for full demolition. We are waiting for the State of Kansas to approve paperwork on our abatement removal project. Once we have the state's paperwork, we can submit it to the City of Olathe for our full building demolition permit. We anticipate starting full demolition as soon as possible.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
All work has been completed for the elementary school playground upgrade project.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The request for proposal process to secure a construction management team has started, and we anticipate bringing a recommended firm for approval at the October Board of Education meeting. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first two facilities: Olathe North
and Olathe South high schools.Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
The request for proposal process to secure a construction management team has started, and we anticipate bringing a recommended firm for approval at the October Board of Education meeting. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first four facilities: Frontier Trail, Indian Trail, Oregon Trail and Pioneer Trial middle schools.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 95% complete districtwide. We currently have six buildings left to finish.
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Aug. 2, 2024 Update
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. Please reference the latest monthly report for June 2024 showing progress on the site and the latest construction activities. We continue utility rough-in, exterior wall construction and roofing activities within the existing building. For the building addition, exterior footing and foundation installation continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Aging facility projects continue across the district and will be finished before the end of summer break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
We have finished the playground upgrades at all 17 locations minus some site grading around the playground area at three locations. We recently finished equipment and surfacing upgrades at our final location at Heartland Early Childhood Center.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
At the start of summer break, we started the process of moving existing furniture, fixtures and equipment from the existing facility to the new facility. We are currently 98% complete with this process. Abatement in the existing facility has started. This process required prior to building demolition is 70% complete to date. Punch-list items continue in the new facility, and we continue to assist staff in preparing the building for the start of school.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. We are starting the request for proposal process to secure a construction management team for the project. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first two facilities, Olathe North and Olathe South high schools.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. We are starting the request for proposal process to secure a construction management team for the project. Bidding on these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024. Construction will start in the second semester at the first four
facilities: Frontier Trail, Indian Trail, Oregon Trail and Pioneer Trail middle schools.Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 95% complete districtwide. We currently have six buildings left to finish.
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July 11, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
At the start of summer break, we started the process of moving existing furniture, fixtures and equipment from the existing facility to the new facility. We are currently 95% complete with this process. Abatement in the existing facility has started. This process required prior to building demolition is 15% complete to date. Punch-list items continue in the new facility, and we continue to assist staff in preparing the building for the start of school.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. We continue utility rough-in, exterior wall construction and roofing activities within the existing building. For the building addition, exterior footing and foundation installation continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Aging facility projects continue across the district and will be finished before the end of summer Break. These include new carpet installation at Countryside Elementary School, roofing installation at Cedar Creek Elementary School, and 39 new rooftop units installed at Olathe North High School.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
We have finished the playground upgrades at 16 locations. We are finishing equipment and surfacing upgrades at Heartland Early Childhood Center.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. Currently, the district is reviewing all drawings before finalizing the documents. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter of 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. Currently, the district is reviewing all drawings before finalizing the documents. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter of 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 94% complete districtwide. We currently have seven buildings left to finish.
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June 6, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. Please reference the latest monthly report for May 2024 showing progress on the site and the latest construction activities. We received our full temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) from the City of Olathe. Scott Rice Office Works is 95% complete with furniture and equipment installation. We continue to work on punch-list items throughout the building. On May 28, we started the next phase of the project by moving items from the existing building to the new building.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (McCownGordon Construction) is providing the district with monthly reports on the project. Please reference the latest monthly report for May 2024, showing progress on the site and the latest construction activities. We have received our overall building permit for the project. Interior / exterior demolition of the existing Lindenwood building continues, in addition to below-floor slab utility rough-in. The building addition pad has been graded out and we are starting concrete footing and foundation installation soon.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Aging facility projects have started across the district. All aging facility projects will be completed during summer break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
We have finished the playground upgrades at 10 locations. We will finish the remaining seven locations by the end of summer break.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. Currently, the district is reviewing all drawings before finalizing the documents. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and are 95% complete. Currently, the district is reviewing all drawings before finalizing the documents. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 93% complete districtwide. We currently have nine buildings left to finish.
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May 2, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. We received our Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) on April 12. This TCO allows the district to start the move-in phase of the project. Scott Rice Office Works started installation of classroom furniture on April 15. Classroom furniture installation will take place for the next five to six weeks as we prepare to move items over from the existing building after school is out at the end of May. We continue to work on punch-list items throughout the building.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
We have received our overall building permit for the project. Interior and exterior demolition of the existing Lindenwood building continues. We are starting construction on the building addition here within the week.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
District staff is submitting a bid for our aging facilities summer project program at the May 2024 Board of Education meeting. We are currently securing all of our materials needed for the project in time for the start of the project here at Summer Break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing / Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
We have finished the playground upgrades at Black Bob, Sunnyside and Westview elementary schools. Currently, we have removed existing equipment from 13 locations, new equipment has been installed at 11 locations and the new surfacing installation continues at the fifth location. Operations Service Center has begun the final restoration, asphalt, and concrete work at eight locations. The overall project is scheduled to finish by the end of Summer Break.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations and will be complete before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 93% complete districtwide. We currently have 10 buildings left to finish.
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April 4, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Work continues in the building with gym bleacher installation, kitchen equipment installation, ceiling tile installation in the commons, floor base installation, resinous flooring installation, final painting, and exterior west drive installation.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Bidding for the project continues. Three bids are being presented to the Board of Education for approval at the April 2024 meeting. Subsequent work packages left to be bid on the project will be presented for approval at a future board meeting. Interior and exterior demolition and abatement work for the existing Lindenwood building continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
District staff is submitting bids and proposals for our aging facilities summer project program at the April 2024 Board of Education meeting. Subsequent bids and proposals on the project will be presented for approval at a future Board of Education meeting. Our aging facilities summer projects will take place during summer break. Our aging facilities HVAC project at Olathe North started over spring break with the replacement of seven rooftop HVAC units. We started the project during spring break to take advantage of the weather. The other 32 units scheduled for replacement will take place during summer break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
The project continues as we have picked up time on the project due to the warmer weather. Currently, we have removed existing equipment from 12 locations, new equipment has been installed at nine locations and new surfacing installation has started at our first school. Operations Service Center staff has also begun the final restoration, asphalt, and concrete work at three locations. The overall project is scheduled to finish by the end of summer break.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents have started for the Phase I and II locations and will be complete before the end of the school year. Bidding of these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding of these projects will take place in the fall or early winter 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 92% complete districtwide. We currently have 12 buildings left to finish.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior camera installation project is complete.
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March 7, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Work continues in the building
with drywall, painting, ceiling grid, flooring, auditorium seating installation, tiling, kitchen equipment installation and exterior west drive installation.New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Bidding for the project continues. Two bids are being presented to the board for approval at the March 2024 meeting. Subsequent work packages left to be bid on the project will be presented for approval at a future Board of Education meeting. District staff and the construction manager are in the process of securing bonds and insurance for the approved contractors so we can finalize contracts. Interior demolition and abatement work in the existing Lindenwood building continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
District staff is submitting bids and proposals for our aging facilities summer project program at the March 2024 Board of Education meeting. Subsequent bids and proposals on the project will be presented for approval at a future Board of Education meeting. Our aging facilities summer projects will take place during summer break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
The project continues as we have picked up time on the project due to the warmer weather. Currently, we have removed existing equipment from seven locations. We have new equipment installed at five locations and have concrete perimeter curbs installed at four locations.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Design development is ending as we have one final meeting left with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall/ early winter 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I and II locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall/ early winter 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 90% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 37 elementary schools, including Harmony Early Childhood Center. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Feb. 1, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Work continues in the building with drywall, painting, ceiling grid, mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing rough-in and exterior metal panel installation.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Bidding of the project took place Jan. 11 and 16, 2024. Bids are being presented to the board for approval at the February 2024 meeting. The bids being presented are 90% of the work packages on the project. Subsequent work packages left to be bid on the project will be presented for approval at a future Board of Education meeting. Interior demolition and abatement work on the existing Lindenwood building continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
District staff is submitting bids and proposals for our aging facilities summer project program at the February 2024 Board of Education meeting. Subsequent bids and proposals on the project will be presented for approval at a future Board of Education meeting. Our aging facilities summer projects will take place during Summer Break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
The overall schedule has been set, and we are visiting each school about the scope of work and timeline. Over Winter Break, we started removal of existing playground equipment and surfacing at five locations. The weather over the past few weeks has delayed our work on this project. We will continue when the weather permits.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Design development work continues on the design, and we are continuing to meet with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall/ early winter 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed before the end of the school year. Bidding for these projects will take place in the fall/ early winter 2024.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 87% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 34 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Jan. 12, 2024 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Work continues in the building with drywall, painting, ceiling grid, mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing rough-in and exterior metal panel installation.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction documents are complete, and we are currently out to bid on the project. Bidding is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. Interior demolition and abatement work in the existing Lindenwood building continues.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction documents for bidding door, window and ceiling replacement projects are complete, and we are currently out to bid on this portion of the project. District staff is working with our approved on-call vendors on obtaining proposals for our upcoming carpet, resinous flooring, painting and interior cabinetry replacement projects. These proposals will be presented for approval at an upcoming Board of Education meeting. This work will also take place during Summer Break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
The overall schedule has been set, and we are visiting each school about the scope of work and timeline. Over Winter Break, we started removal of existing playground equipment and surfacing at five locations.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Design development work continues on the design, and we are continuing to meet with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
The turf replacement project on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC is complete.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM Migration is approximately 85% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 31 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Dec. 8, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Work continues in the building with drywall, painting, ceiling grid, mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing rough-in and elevator installation.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction document meetings continue with project stakeholders, career and technical education staff and Operations Service Center staff. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in January 2024. Interior demolition and abatement work for the existing Lindenwood building has started. We would like to have the existing interior down to structure so we can make sure we expose any potential issues in the building prior to finishing construction documents.
Aging Facilities 2024 (Growth & Reinvestment):
Bids were approved for the roofing replacement and HVAC upgrade projects at our last Board of Education meeting. Contracts are being executed and materials ordered for these projects coming up during Summer Break. We are preparing construction documents for bidding for our door, window and ceiling replacement projects, also scheduled for Summer Break. District staff is working with our approved on-call vendors on obtaining proposals for our upcoming carpet, resinous flooring, painting and interior cabinetry replacement projects. These proposals will be presented for approval at an upcoming Board of Education meeting. This work will also take place during Summer Break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
After receiving approval at the last Board of Education meeting, we are finalizing the overall Phase IV schedule with our playground vendor/ installer. Once the overall schedule is complete, we will go out and visit each school about the scope of work and timeline. The schedule is to have all locations completed by the end of Summer Break 2024.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Design development work continues on the design, and we are continuing to meet with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue for the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
The turf replacement project on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC continues. Turf installation is complete at ODAC. At CBAC, the south field is complete, and the north field is 99% complete. The overall project should be finished in early December.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 85% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 31 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Nov. 3, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. The Oct. 20 report shows progress on the site and the latest construction activities. We are reaching a major milestone in the project where we will be completely dried-in to complete interior construction activities during the upcoming winter months. Exterior site work continues on the north side of the building. Roofing will be dried-in by the end of October.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Design development meetings continue with project stakeholders, career and technical education staff and Operations Service Center staff. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023. We are presenting our bids for our interior demolition and abatement work for the existing Lindenwood building at the November meeting. If approved, the plan is to start interior demolition in mid-November. We would like to have the existing interior down to structure so we can make sure we expose any potential issues in the building prior to finishing construction documents.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
Inspection audits have taken place during summer break at the remaining elementary schools. The results of this audit will set our schedule to finish the remaining location. We are presenting costs for approval at the November meeting to complete the remaining schools as part of the overall upgrade program. The schedule is to have all locations completed by the end of Summer Break 2024.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Schematic design is finished, we have started design development, and we are continuing to meet with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue on the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
The turf replacement project on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC continues. Turf installation is complete on the south field and almost complete on the north field at ODAC. At CBAC, turf installation is almost complete on the south field and has started on the north field. The overall project should be finished in early November.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 84% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 29 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Oct. 5, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Structural steel installation continues in and around the main gym, roofing continues in the classroom wing, interior framing and rough-in have started in the classroom wing and we have started working on parking lots at the south end of the building.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our design team has finished schematic design on the project. Design development meetings continue with project stakeholders, career and technical education staff and industry partners as we start off the new school year. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023. We are currently out to bid on our interior demolition scope of work for the existing Lindenwood building.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
Inspection audits have taken place during summer break at the remaining elementary schools. The results of this audit will set our schedule to finish the remaining location. Overall, our schedule is to have all locations completed by the end of Summer Break 2024.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Schematic design continues, and we are conducting meetings with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue on the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue on the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
The turf replacement project on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC continues. Turf installation is almost complete on the south baseball field at ODAC. Turf installation has started on the north baseball field at ODAC. At CBAC, grading and drainage piping continue on both baseball fields.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 82.5% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 27 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Sept. 7, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing weekly reports on the project. The project is still two weeks behind schedule due to the weather, but we are working diligently to make up time on the project. Structural steel installation continues in and around the main gym, roofing continues in the classroom wing, and we have started working on parking lots at the south end of the building.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our design team has finished schematic design on the project. Design development meetings continue with project stakeholders, career and technical education staff and industry partners as we start off the new school year. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
All roofing projects from this past summer break are complete. District staff are working on the upcoming 2024 roofing projects for next summer break.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
All HVAC projects from this past summer break are complete. District staff are working on the upcoming 2024 HVAC projects for next summer break.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Both pool renovation projects are complete.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
All 2023 Aging Facility Projects are complete. District staff are working on the upcoming 2024 aging facility projects for next summer break.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
As of this report, we have finished playground surfacing and equipment upgrades at 21 locations as we just finished up at Briarwood and Ridgeview elementaries. Inspection audits have taken place during summer break at the remaining elementary schools. The results of this audit will set our schedule to finish the remaining location. The overall schedule is to have all locations completed by the end of summer break 2024.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Schematic design has started, and we are conducting meetings with project stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024. After reviewing the current construction market/ climate with other K-12 projects in the region, the decision was made to complete these projects in Summer Break 2025 and 2026 to take early advantage of securing contractors to work on this project during those time periods. The current market shows a large influx of K-12 projects scheduled for summer break 2024 that are similar to our high school media center renovation project.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue on the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue on the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed in early 2024. After reviewing the current construction market/ climate with other K-12 projects in the region, the decision was made to complete these projects in Summer Break 2025 and 2026 to take early advantage of securing contractors to work on this project during those time periods. The current market shows a large influx of K-12 projects scheduled for summer break 2024 that are similar to our middle school auditorium renovation project.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Turf installation on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC has started. ODAC was the first complex to start, and the contractor removed all of the existing turf/ grass, completed site stabilization, in-ground drainage and has started final grading. Turf installation at ODAC should start Sept. 5. CBAC turf/ grass removal started Aug. 28. The project is still scheduled for completion in October.
Olathe South High School/ Indian Trail Middle School/ Heritage Elementary School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
The project is complete. Work scheduled on the east side of Indian Trail Middle School is complete as well and providing additional vehicle stacking on our property during pick-up and drop-off.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 81% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 25 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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Aug. 4, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. The project is still two weeks behind schedule due to the weather, but we are working diligently to make up time on the project. Structural steel continues throughout the building, and we have started to install the roof. The last phase of exterior wall panel installation started on July 25.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our design team has finished the schematic design on the project. Meetings will pick back up with project stakeholders, CTE staff and industry partners as we start the new school year. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/early winter 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
All roofing projects are 95% complete as we just need to finish small sheet metal flashing work at each building. All projects will be complete by Aug. 1.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Four out of the seven HVAC projects are complete as of this report. The remaining projects will be completed by Aug. 1.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Both projects are 90% complete. At this time, we are filling up both pools and will be working on getting the water ready for future use.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
To date we are 90% complete with all aging facilities projects that were scheduled for this summer. The list below is a summary of the work completed.
- Carpet Installation – Classrooms: five locations
- Carpet Installation – Media Centers: four locations
- Carpet Installation – Offices: eight locations
- Resinous Flooring Installation – Pools: five locations
- Resinous Flooring Installation – Kitchens: 24 locations
- High School Gym Floor Sanding/ Painting – Auxiliary Gyms: four locations
- Casework Replacement – Classrooms: seven locations
- Casework Replacement – Media Center Workroom: one location
- Stage/ Rigging Repairs – High School Auditoriums: five locations
- Painting – Kitchen: 24 locations
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
As of this report, we have finished playground surfacing and equipment upgrades at 17 locations: Walnut Grove, Pleasant Ridge, Countryside, Bentwood, Tomahawk, Madison Place, Arbor Creek, Scarborough, Clearwater Creek, Forest View, Prairie Center, Cedar Creek, Ravenwood, Central, Northview, Havencroft and Heritage.
Within the week we will open up two more playgrounds at Brougham and Ridgeview elementary schools. Work continues at Woodland and Briarwood elementaries. The current schedule will have these projects completed by the start of school. Therefore, at the completion of this phase of the project, we will have completed playground upgrades at 21 locations.
Inspection audits have taken place during summer break at the remaining elementary schools. The results of this audit will set our schedule to finish the remaining location. Overall schedule is to have all locations completed by end of Summer Break 2024.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys continue with our architect consultant. Schematic design has started, and we will be conducting meetings with project stakeholders here at the start of the school year. Current schedule is to have construction documents complete for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Construction documents continue on the Phase I locations. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue on the overall project. Current schedule is to have construction documents complete for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been installed and are ready for events at the athletic complexes.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Turf installation is complete at what was our existing ODAC south grass soccer field. Turf installation on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC will start on July 31. Project is still scheduled for completion in October.
Olathe South High School/ Indian Trail Middle School/ Heritage Elementary School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Project is 90% complete with anticipated completion date of Aug. 4. Project is slightly behind schedule due to weather.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration – Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 80% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 23 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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June 2, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. In mid-May, tilt panel erection continued and work continued on the pool. In late May, tilt panel erection continued and steel was being installed in the commons area. Rocking the bottom of the pool and forming the pool walls began in late May. The project is currently two weeks behind schedule due to the weather, but crews are working diligently to make up time on the project. The concrete cast-in-place exterior wall panels installation has started and to date we have installed 54 panels.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Schematic design continues on the project with our architect consultant. Meetings continue with project stakeholders, Career and Technical Education staff and industry partners. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall or early winter 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work has been finalized for Summer Break 2023 and we have obtained materials needed for the project. The scope of work and schedule have been shared with each building administrator and we have coordinated the project with staff in the building.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
As of this report, we have finished playground surfacing and equipment upgrades at seven locations: Walnut Grove, Pleasant Ridge, Countryside, Bentwood, Tomahawk, Madison Place and Arbor Creek. Within the week, we will open up three more playgrounds at Scarborough, Clearwater Creek and Forest View. Work continues at the following locations: Prairie Center, Cedar Creek, Ravenwood, Central and Northview. We will be starting at the following locations during Summer Break 2023 and anticipate having these locations ready for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Havencroft, Heritage, Brougham, Ridgeview, Woodland and Briarwood.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys continue with our architect consultant. Programming will start after these surveys. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late early winter 2023.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys are complete, and we are finished with schematic design with our architect consultant. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue on the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been secured and we are scheduling installation for after spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Turf installation continues at our existing ODAC south grass soccer field. Turf installation on our baseball fields at CBAC and ODAC will start on May 30.
Olathe South High School / Indian Trail Middle School / Heritage Elementary School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project
(Safety):Trade bids have been approved by the board, the contract has been executed and we are ready to begin work. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 75% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 17 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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May 4, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. In late April, crews formed and prepped tilt panels, worked on the crane road and surveyed the electrical lines to the building for permanent power. Pool excavation was anticipated for the last week of April, and crews will start moving the stockpile of dirt around the detention pond. The project is currently two weeks behind schedule due to the weather, but we are working diligently to make up time on the project. The building will start to go vertical starting around May 10 with the installation of our concrete cast-in-place exterior wall panels.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Programming and schematic design continue on the project with our architect consultant. Programming meetings have taken place with project stakeholders, CTE staff and have included industry partners. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/early winter 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools - Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
The trade bid has been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work has been finalized for Summer Break 2023 and we are continuing to obtain materials needed for the project. The scope of work and schedule have been shared with each building administrator. Operations Service Center is working with each building to prepare it for these projects starting May 30.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
As of this report, we have finished playground surfacing and equipment upgrades at both Walnut Grove and Pleasant Ridge elementary schools and will finish the other Phase I locations (Bentwood, Countryside and Tomahawk elementaries) within the week. New equipment is installed at Phase II schools (Madison Place, Arbor Creek, Scarborough, Clearwater Creek and Forest View elementary schools). Concrete curbs are being installed and we are waiting to start installation of the rubber play surface. Removal of existing playground equipment, black tubing and pea gravel is starting at the Phase III list of elementary schools. We started at Woodland and will start at Ravenwood and Northview elementaries soon.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys continue with our architect consultant. Programming will start after these surveys. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late early winter 2023.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys are complete, and we are finished with schematic design with our architect consultant. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders as we continue on the overall project. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been secured and we are scheduling installation for after spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
DAC Turf Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Turf installation has started at our existing ODAC south grass soccer field. Site grading and drainage have started.
Olathe South High School/ Indian Trail Middle School/ Heritage Elementary School - Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
The trade bid has been approved by the board, a contract has been executed and we are working on shop drawings for civil engineer approval. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 70% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings. We are currently working on ACM upgrades and upgraded cameras at the Education Center and are 90% complete on this portion of the overall project.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 17 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once the cameras have been delivered.
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April 6, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. In the weekly report dated March 24, work continued on forming and prepping tilt panels in the classroom wing. The concrete slab for the auditorium was poured March 20, and electrical work and grading of crane roads continued. For the upcoming week, form tilt in the classroom wing continues and the first two tilt pours were anticipated. Grading of the crane roads will continue, as will electrical and some pouring of small concrete slabs. We are currently still on our original completion schedule.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Programming and schematic design continue on the project with our architect consultant. Programming meetings have taken place with project stakeholders and CTE staff. Future programming and design meetings are being scheduled that will include industry partners. Our current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall/ early winter 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools - Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
The trade bid has been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work has been finalized for Summer Break 2023 and we are continuing to obtain materials needed for the project. The scope of work and schedule for each facility are being coordinated with building administration.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing/ Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
Playground surfacing and equipment upgrades continue on the Phase I list of elementary schools. New equipment is installed at Phase I schools (Bentwood, Pleasant Ridge, Walnut Grove, Countryside and Tomahawk). Concrete curbs are being installed and we are waiting for warmer weather to start installation of the rubber play surface. Removal of existing playground equipment, black tubing and pea gravel is starting on the Phase II list of elementary schools. We started at Madison Place, Arbor Creek and Scarborough, and will start at Forest View and Clearwater Creek next week.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys are currently scheduled with our architect consultant. Programming will start after these surveys. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall or early winter 2023.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys are complete, and we are starting programming with our architect consultant. Meetings are being scheduled with district stakeholders. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in late fall or early winter 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been ordered. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes. We anticipate receiving scoreboards here within the next two weeks.
Olathe South High School/ Indian Trail Middle School/ Heritage Elementary School - Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
The trade bid has been approved by the board, a contract has been executed and we are working on shop drawings for civil engineer approval. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 70% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings. We are currently working on ACM upgrades and upgraded cameras at the Education Center and are 45% complete on this portion of the overall project.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 15 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/ Barricade System (Safety):
Additional door locks/ barricade installation project is complete.
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March 3, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our Construction Manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) are providing the district with weekly reports on the project. Please reference the latest weekly report dated Feb. 17, showing progress on the site and the latest construction activities. We are currently still on our original completion schedule.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Programming and schematic design continue on the project with our architect consultant. This portion of the project will finish at the end of March. Current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in Fall 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering material. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering material and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bid has been approved by the board and we have started ordering material. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Scope of work has been finalized and we are starting the process of finalizing an overall construction schedule for Summer Break 2023 and obtaining materials for the project.
Elementary School Playground Surfacing / Equipment Upgrades (Student Experience):
Playground surfacing and equipment upgrades have started on the Phase I list of elementary schools. New equipment is currently being installed at Walnut Grove and Countryside elementaries. Removal of existing playground equipment, black tubing and pea gravel is taking place at Bentwood, Pleasant Ridge and Tomahawk elementaries.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services is being presented for consideration at this month’s Board of Education meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Site surveys and programming have started on the project with our architect consultant. This portion of the project will finish at the end of February. Current schedule is to have construction documents complete for bidding in September 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been ordered. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
Olathe South High School / Indian Trail Middle School / Heritage Elementary – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Trade bid has been approved by the board and we are currently working on executing the contract and obtaining the required bonds and insurance certificate for the project. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 65% complete districtwide. We are waiting on additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 15 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/Barricade System (Safety):
Additional door locks/ barricade installation project is approximately 95% complete. Project should be finished during our upcoming Spring Break.
Olathe South High School Cellular Service BDA Upgrade (Safety):
The BDA upgrade project at Olathe South is complete.
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Feb. 3, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Our construction manager on the project (Newkirk Novak Construction Partners) is providing the district with weekly reports on the project. We are currently still on our original completion schedule. Work continues with footings, storm utilities and underground work including electrical and plumbing.
New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Programming and schematic design started on the project with our architect consultant. This portion of the project will finish at the end of March. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in Fall 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
The construction bid was approved at the Jan. 12, 2023 Board of Education meeting and we are proceeding with obtaining contracts, bonds and insurance on the project. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work has been finalized and we are starting the process of finalizing an overall construction schedule for Summer Break 2023 and obtaining materials for the project.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in January/February 2023 to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at the March 2023 meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
Programming started on the project with our architect consultant. This portion of the project will finish at the end of February. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in September 2023.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been ordered. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
Olathe South High School / Indian Trail Middle School / Heritage Elementary – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Bidding for this project took place on Jan. 19 and a trade bid recommendation is being presented at the February Board of Education meeting. Construction on this project is scheduled for Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 60% complete districtwide. We are waiting on additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 12 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/Barricade System (Safety):
The additional door locks/ barricade installation project is approximately 95% complete. The project should be finished in the next couple of weeks.
Olathe South High School Cellular Service BDA Upgrade (Safety):
The BDA upgrade project continues at Olathe South and is approximately 95% complete. The project should finish next week.
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Jan. 13, 2023 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
Olathe South High School turf replacement is complete and the new center field Owl logo at Olathe West High School is installed as well. This completes the overall high school field turf replacement project.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in January to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at either the February or March meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services was issued in December and responses were received Dec. 30. A recommendation has been made to the Board of Education for approval. If approved, the project will be started immediately with construction documents scheduled to be finished by October for bidding.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been ordered. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
We have obtained our full building permit from the City of Olathe and we are moving forward with building pad construction. We completed 80% of the building pad grading. We are getting the pad dried to be able to pass a proof roll. This will allow us to rock the pad and allow footings to start on Feb. 11. Utilities will be starting on Feb. 9.
New Operations Service Center and Career and Technical Education Center (Growth & Reinvestment):
Programming and schematic design have started on the project with our architect consultant. This portion of the project will finish at the end of February. The current schedule is to have construction documents completed for bidding in September 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction bids are being presented to the board at the January meeting. This project will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work is being finalized for the overall project and construction bids/ proposals will be presented at future board meetings this winter. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Olathe South High School, Indian Trail Middle School, Heritage Elementary School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Construction documents are complete, and the project is currently out to bid. Bidding will take place Jan. 19 with a recommendation being submitted for Board of Education approval at the Feb. 2 meeting. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration - Districtwide (Safety):
ACM Migration is approximately 50% complete districtwide. We are waiting for additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Vape Sensors at Middle Schools (Safety):
Vape sensors for all middle schools were installed during Winter Break. This project is complete.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at 12 elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/Barricade System (Safety):
The additional door locks/ barricade installation project is approximately 80% complete. The project should be finished in the next couple of weeks.
Olathe South High School - Cellular Service BDA Upgrade (Safety):
The BDA upgrade project continues at Olathe South High School and is approximately 75% complete. The project should finish in the next couple of weeks.
Additional Building/District Radios (Safety):
The additional school building radios have been procured, delivered, and accepted by district staff.
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Dec. 1, 2022 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
Olathe South High School turf replacement is nearing completion. Crews will move to Olathe West High School to install a new centerfield Owl logo similar to the logo at the other four high schools. New turf has been installed at Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, and Olathe East high schools.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in January 2023 to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at either the February or March 2023 meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued within the next week to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at the January 2023 meeting.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Scoreboards have been ordered. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
We have finished the construction documents for the project and Bid Package #2 bids are being presented to the board for approval. Bid Package #2 is for the remaining scope of work on the project. Bid Package #1 was for earthwork and site utilities. Construction started Nov. 17 with earthwork and site demolition. Substantial completion is scheduled for April 2024. Demolition of the existing building will start during Summer Break 2024 with installation of the new track and football field to follow. The location of the new track and football field will be where the existing building is currently.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering materials and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Indian Trail and Oregon Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Bidding for this project is currently underway with construction bids being presented to the board at their January 2023 meeting. This project will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work is being finalized for the overall project and construction bids/ proposals will be presented at future board meetings in winter 2022-23. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Olathe South High School, Indian Trail Middle School, Heritage Elementary School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Construction documents are complete; we have submitted the project to the City of Olathe and received their approval. We will bid the project in December. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 40% complete districtwide. We are waiting on additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Vape Sensors at Middle Schools (Safety):
Vape sensors for all middle schools are being procured and installation will take place during the upcoming Winter Break 2022-23.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at eight elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/Barricade System (Safety):
Additional door locks and barricade installation will take place during Winter Break 2022-23 at our secondary schools.
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Nov. 3, 2022 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
Olathe South High School turf replacement has started with removal of the existing turf. New turf installation will start next week. New turf has been installed at Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, and Olathe East high schools.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in January 2023 to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at either the February or March 2023 meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued within the next week to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at the December 2022 meeting.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
Final cost proposals are being submitted for approval. Replacement will take place when equipment has been approved, received, and coordinated with spring athletic events at the athletic complexes.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
We have finished the construction documents for the project and Bid Package #1 bids are being presented to the board for approval. Bid Package #1 is for earthwork and site utilities while Bid Package #2 is for the remaining scope of work on the project. Bid Package #2 bidding is scheduled for Nov. 4. We will submit Bid Package #2 for board approval at the Dec. 1 meeting. The schedule is to start construction in early November with a substantial completion around April 2024. Demolition of the existing building will start during Summer Break 2024 with installation of the new track and football field to follow. The location of the new track and football field will be where the existing building is currently.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade Bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering material. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids have been approved by the board and we have started ordering material and HVAC units. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
California Trail and Chisholm Trail Middle Schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction has finished at both locations, and we are starting to fill the pools back up for the start of the high school swimming season.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Scope of work is being finalized for the overall project and construction bids/ proposals will be presented at future board meetings here in Winter 2022-23. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Olathe South High School, Indian Trail Middle School, Heritage Elementary School — Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Construction documents are complete; we have submitted the project to the City of Olathe and received their approval. We will be bidding the project in November. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 40% complete districtwide. We are waiting on additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Vape Sensors at Middle Schools (Safety):
Vape sensors for all middle schools are being procured and installation will take place during the upcoming Winter Break 2022-23.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at six elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
Interior Door Lock/Barricade System (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at six elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
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Oct. 6, 2022 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
New turf has been installed at Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, and Olathe East high schools. Olathe South High School is scheduled to start on Oct. 17.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Re-investment):
We have finished the construction documents for the project, and we are bidding the project in October with two official bidding dates of Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled at Santa Fe Trail on Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the project with the various contractors who have an interest in bidding the project. We will submit bids for board approval at the Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 meetings. The schedule is to start construction in early November with a substantial completion around April 2024. Demolition of the existing building will start during Summer Break 2024 with installation of the new track and football field to follow. The location of the new track and football field will be where the existing building is currently.
High School Media Center Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in October to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at either the November or December 2022 meeting.
Middle School Auditorium Renovation Project (Student Experience):
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architecture and engineering services will be issued in October to potential architecture firms with a recommendation to be presented to the Board of Education for approval at either the November or December 2022 meeting.
DAC Scoreboard Replacement Project (Student Experience):
District staff are in the process of working with various scoreboard vendors to obtain proposals for the replacement of 11 scoreboards that are original to each soccer, softball and baseball field at both College Boulevard Activity Center and Olathe District Activity Center. Final cost proposals will be submitted for approval at either the November or December board meeting.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids are submitted for board approval. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Trade bids are submitted for board approval. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
California Trail and Chisholm Trail Middle Schools — Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
Construction has started on the project at both locations, and we are still on schedule to complete this project by the end of October to have both pools up and operational by the start of the high school swimming season.
2023 Aging Facilities Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
The scope of work is being finalized for the overall project and construction bids/ proposals will be presented at future board meetings in winter 2022-23. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Olathe South High School, Indian Trail Middle School, Heritage Elementary School — Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Construction documents are complete, and we are submitting the project to the City of Olathe for their review/ approval in anticipation of bidding the project in October. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers & Migration — Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 40% complete districtwide. We are waiting on additional equipment to be delivered prior to working on additional buildings.
Vape Sensors at Middle Schools (Safety):
Vape sensors for all middle schools are being procured and installation will take place during the upcoming Winter Break 2022-23.
Additional Elementary School Interior Cameras (Safety):
Additional interior cameras have been installed at three elementary schools. More locations will be installed once cameras have been delivered.
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Sept. 1, 2022 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
New turf has been installed at Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, and Olathe East high schools. Olathe South High School is scheduled to start on Oct. 17.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Reinvestment):
Currently the project is in the Construction Document phase (50%) in anticipation of bidding the project in October and November. The schedule is to start construction in early November with a substantial completion around April 2024. Demolition of the existing building will start during Summer Break 2024 with installation of the new track and football field to follow. The location of the new track and football field will be where the existing building is currently.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Reinvestment):
Currently the project is in the Construction Document phase (95%) in anticipation of bidding the project in September. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
California Trail and Chisholm Trail middle schools – Pool Renovations (Growth & Reinvestment):
The project will start Sept. 6 at Chisholm Trial. Both projects will be completed by the end of October in anticipation of the start of the high school swim season.
Olathe South High School and Indian Trail Middle School – Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Currently the project is in the Construction Document phase (40%) in anticipation of bidding the project in October. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager Readers and Migration Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 40% complete districtwide. For the additional card readers, we have 11 buildings quoted, and an action item approved by the board.
CrisisAlert Notification System District Wide (Safety):
CrisisAlert Notification System is approximately 100% complete districtwide. Staff training on the new notification system continues with our support buildings.
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Aug. 4, 2022 Update
High School Field Turf Replacement (Student Experience):
Work is currently underway at Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, and Olathe East high schools.
- Olathe North: Mammoth Sports Construction has completed installation of the new turf and is finishing up installing the sand and rubber infill. Project will be completed this week.
- Olathe Northwest: Mammoth Sports Construction has removed the existing turf, graded out the sub-base and has started installation of the new padding that goes underneath the new turf. Project is scheduled to be complete the week of Aug. 15.
- Olathe East: Mammoth Sports Construction has removed the existing turf and started to grade out the sub-base in anticipation of installing the new padding next week. Project is scheduled to be completed around Aug. 25.
- Olathe South: This portion of the project is scheduled to start on Oct. 17.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth and Reinvestment):
Currently the project is in the construction document phase in anticipation of bidding the project in October and November. The schedule is to start construction in early November with a substantial completion around April 2024. Demolition of the existing building will start during summer break 2024 with installation of the new track and football field to follow. The new track and football field will be where the existing building is currently.
Our project has been formally submitted to the City of Olathe with approval of our preliminary development plan by the Planning Commission and our final plat by the City Council.
Olathe South High School and Indian Trail Middle School Traffic Circulation Improvement Project (Safety):
Kaw Valley Engineering has completed the geotechnical report and site survey of the Olathe South High School / Indian Trail Middle School / Heritage Elementary School campus. The next step will be to transfer the conceptual layout onto the survey and complete the preliminary design for district staff review. After staff review, Kaw Valley will start the development plans as required by the City of Olathe. The current schedule is to bid this project in October. Construction will take place during summer break 2023.
Upgrade Access Control Manager (ACM) Readers and Migration Districtwide (Safety):
ACM migration is approximately 40% complete districtwide. For the additional card readers, we have 11 buildings quoted, and approved by the board.
CrisisAlert Notification System Districtwide (Safety):
The CrisisAlert notification system is approximately 95% complete districtwide. Staff training on the new notification system will take place the week of Aug. 1.