- 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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March 3, 2023 Update
Santa Fe Trail Middle School (Growth & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 complete for bidding in Fall 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 complete for bidding in Fall 2023.
2023 Roofing Projects (Growth & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 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):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
Trade bids are submitted for board approval. Construction will take place during Summer Break 2023.
2023 HVAC Projects (Growth & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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 & Re-investment):
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.
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