Long-Term Capital Outlook and Planning
Remodel projects at Evergreen Jr. High and Valley Jr. High are progressing on schedule. These photos provide a small glimpse of the work being done.
Evergreen Jr. High:
Valley Jr. High:
Hunter High Wing Addition
Construction is expected to begin this year on Hunter High School’s wing addition. This new two-story wing will be located on the northwest side of the building. The project is still in the design phase, but here are some anticipated features:
Additional Projects
Bond funds were not used for these projects, but the passing of the bond speeds up the pace of these upgrades district wide.
A contractor (GSBS Architects) was approved for architectural services for security upgrades at Fremont Elementary and Vista Elementary.
Please join us for a follow up meeting on the Skyline High rebuild on Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at Skyline High School.
Architectural Services Approved for Roosevelt & South Kearns
The Granite School District Board of Education approved a contract with VCBO Architects for architectural services for the Roosevelt Elementary and South Kearns Elementary rebuild projects.
NOTE: The Roosevelt Elementary rebuild was planned and funded prior to the passing of the bond. As such, there was no ‘line jumping’ with this project. The new building will be located at new site near 3900 South and 900 West.
Additional Projects
Bond funds were not used for these projects, but the passing of the bond speeds up the pace of these upgrades district wide.
The Board of Education has approved a general contractor (J.L. Hardy Construction) for remodels at Evergreen Jr. High and Valley Jr. High. Construction will begin at the end of the school year.
A general contractor (Hogan Construction) was approved for a remodel at the Granite Technical Institute. Utah State University recently vacated the fifth floor of the building, and the GTI will be expanding classrooms to that floor.
A contractor (Jardine Malaska Construction) was approved for security upgrades at Arcadia, Farnsworth, Hillsdale, Lincoln, Mill Creek, and Morningside. Construction will commence at the end of the school year.
We are currently in the conceptual programming phase of the Cyprus High School rebuild. This phase precedes official architectural design work.
We are currently in the conceptual programming phase of the Skyline High School rebuild. This phase precedes official architectural design work.
Bond Project Updates
Cyprus High School and Skyline High School are moving forward in the conceptual phase. This phase is prior to official architectural design work. Community meetings for both high schools will be hosted in mid-April.
The board has approved architectural services for remodels at Evergreen Jr. High, Valley Jr. High, and Hunter High School (wing addition):
Evergreen Jr. High remodel – VCBO Architecture
Valley Jr. High remodel – Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects
Hunter High wing addition – MHTN Architects
The contract for architectural services for the South Kearns Elementary rebuild is anticipated to be approved in April.
Additional Smaller Capital Projects
(Bond funds were not used for these projects, but the passing of the bond speeds up the pace of these upgrades district wide.)
Design Phase Update
Schools and district staff are working closely with architects to establish guidelines and imperatives for rebuilds and remodels.
Especially for Cyprus High and Skyline High, these imperatives are modeled on building flexibility. This means the structures will better support and accommodate functional change during the life of the building.
It also means flexibility in the delivery of education by being able to easily change the size and shape of various learning areas to meet the needs of students.
As a reminder, the design phase for an elementary school is approximately 10-12 months. For high schools, architectural design takes 18-24 months.
Approved architectural contracts:
Cyprus High – EVELATE, $3,715,030.90
Skyline High – ELEVATE, $3,821,800.00
Additional Projects
Although bond funds were not used for the following projects, the passing of the bond freed up capital funds to speed up the rate of smaller projects.
-Jardine Malaska Construction Services was awarded the bid ($392,975.00) for security upgrades at Bacchus Elementary, Copper Hills Elementary, Fox Hills Elementary, Hunter Elementary, Oquirrh Hills Elementary, and Calvin Smith Elementary.
Plans are being finalized for the next group of security upgrades, and are scheduled to go to bid in January. This group includes: Mill Creek Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Farnsworth Elementary, Arcadia Elementary, Hillside Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary.
-Fire alarm upgrades at Hunter Elementary and Calvin Smith Elementary (Modern Construction, $30,900.00)
-In-wall cafeteria table replacements: Academy Park Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, Lake Ridge Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, Sandburg Elementary, Taylorsville Elementary, Vista Elementary, and West Kearns Elementary (Jardine Malaska Construction Services, $92,826.00)
Skyline High School Athletics Complex & Academics Building
Fencing continues at North property line.
Softball grading is almost complete.
Water main tie ins at Softball are complete.
MEP ongoing.
Main gymnasium wood floor is beginning to be sanded.
Auxiliary gym wood floor is being set. Interior corridor flooring ongoing.
Mechanical startups have commenced.
Abatement at old Aux Gym/Pool building complete.
Existing pool demo to start in July.
