BOND & CONSTRUCTIONS / Bond Measure AA Construction Updates
Citizen Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Quarterly Progress Report, September 11, 2019
A summary of the program-wide activities for this period and progress information specific to each school site is presented in the quarterly progress report. A blend of data from the past three months and information about the current status of projects is presented. The information reflects the level of design or construction occurring at each site. Please click the link below to see a detailed quarterly progress report for May 2019 to Aug 2019. For more CBOC information and CBOC Meetings and Agendas, click the link below.
Exciting Summer Bond Projects Happening Across MUSD School Sites
Summer has been zipping by, and during these past several weeks, we’ve kicked off a series of bond projects across various school sites in the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD).
Projects started getting underway on June 10, just one day after students finished up the 2018-2019 school year. Since then, a collaborative group effort has been in motion to bring our painting, roofing, and paving projects to completion. We’re in the homestretch now, as we push to have all projects finished before school’s back in session on August 15.
"We’re excited with the beginning of this bond through these kickoff projects. It’s the beginning of working to repair and improve the quality and conditions of our schools,” said MUSD’s Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation Brian Shreve, who has been helping oversee the modernization plans along with the Bond department.
We’ve come a long way in such a short period of time. Since the school district wanted to ensure that students’ safety, health, and wellbeing were prioritized, and that there were no distractions cutting into school time, we opted to start and complete these projects during the summer. And though we’re not quite finished yet, we wanted to show the community how the bond money approved last November is already making an impact.
“We are eternally grateful to our Milpitas community for saying YES to our students and MUSD team members when they approved Measure AA last November. Visit MHS and see what a difference fresh paint makes in creating a welcoming learning environment that says, 'We Care!'” said MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
PAINTING
Sites: Milpitas High School (MHS), Pomeroy, Burnett, Curtner, and the Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation (MOT) Corporation Yard (which is located behind Russell Middle School)
All painting projects are nearing completion, and headed toward a final review process.
Projects started getting underway on June 10, just one day after students finished up the 2018-2019 school year. Since then, a collaborative group effort has been in motion to bring our painting, roofing, and paving projects to completion. We’re in the homestretch now, as we push to have all projects finished before school’s back in session on August 15.
"We’re excited with the beginning of this bond through these kickoff projects. It’s the beginning of working to repair and improve the quality and conditions of our schools,” said MUSD’s Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation Brian Shreve, who has been helping oversee the modernization plans along with the Bond department.
We’ve come a long way in such a short period of time. Since the school district wanted to ensure that students’ safety, health, and wellbeing were prioritized, and that there were no distractions cutting into school time, we opted to start and complete these projects during the summer. And though we’re not quite finished yet, we wanted to show the community how the bond money approved last November is already making an impact.
“We are eternally grateful to our Milpitas community for saying YES to our students and MUSD team members when they approved Measure AA last November. Visit MHS and see what a difference fresh paint makes in creating a welcoming learning environment that says, 'We Care!'” said MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
PAINTING
Sites: Milpitas High School (MHS), Pomeroy, Burnett, Curtner, and the Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation (MOT) Corporation Yard (which is located behind Russell Middle School)
All painting projects are nearing completion, and headed toward a final review process.
Painting at MHS.
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Painting at Curtner.
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PAVING
Sites: Pomeroy, Russell, Rose, Sinnott, and MOT Corporation Yard
Asphalt replacement has been completed at most sites, with striping to follow.
Sites: Pomeroy, Russell, Rose, Sinnott, and MOT Corporation Yard
Asphalt replacement has been completed at most sites, with striping to follow.
In the process of laying down asphalt at Russell Middle School.
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Photo of completed asphalt at Pomeroy (no striping yet).
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ROOFING
Sites: MHS, Russell, and Pomeroy
Across these three sites, portions of the roofs are being done. Currently, these sites are all in different phases, yet are on track for completion before school begins.
Sites: MHS, Russell, and Pomeroy
Across these three sites, portions of the roofs are being done. Currently, these sites are all in different phases, yet are on track for completion before school begins.
Roofing at MHS, prepped and ready to lay new roof membrane down.
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Roofing restoration at Russell. Currently in process is a non-skid safety roof walkway. (The lines of tape are a guide, marking where material is being applied for walkways.)
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HVAC and Galvanized Piping Replacement
Spangler is the only school site this year where the Heating and Air Conditioning units, along with Galvanized Piping, are being replaced. HVAC units are nearing completion and the Galvanized Piping is in progress.
Spangler is the only school site this year where the Heating and Air Conditioning units, along with Galvanized Piping, are being replaced. HVAC units are nearing completion and the Galvanized Piping is in progress.
Removing old piping at Spangler.
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Check out one of the old pipes at Spangler. The galvanized piping there was original, and had not been replaced since the school initially opened over 50 years ago! The new piping will all be made of copper.
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Next up: We’re deep in the final design stages of Phase 2 for Mabel Mattos Elementary School, and also finalizing the designs for the modernization of Randall Elementary School.
Also underway: We’ve been reviewing and finalizing design work for MHS and the second high school campus.
We are thrilled about all the progress and improvements across our school sites to date, and we know that all the work being done will only serve to enhance our ongoing commitment to education and supporting students’ success.
More updates will be forthcoming throughout the process!
Also underway: We’ve been reviewing and finalizing design work for MHS and the second high school campus.
We are thrilled about all the progress and improvements across our school sites to date, and we know that all the work being done will only serve to enhance our ongoing commitment to education and supporting students’ success.
More updates will be forthcoming throughout the process!
Thank you for helping Bond Measure AA pass at 71.41 percent!
The passage of general obligation bond Measure AA in November’s midterm election marks a feat of voter affirmation for the Milpitas Unified School District.
“The community’s ‘Yes on AA’ has ignited the momentum towards realizing our Strategic Goals and reimagining school for our future MUSD graduates!” says Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
It passed by a 71.41 percent margin (13,479 votes), according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.
“Thank you Milpitas for casting your vote in favor of Measure AA,” says Daniel Bobay, Clerk of the Milpitas Board of Education. “We appreciate your confidence in the school district and we appreciate our partners in the city.
“It’s a win win for the residents of Milpitas, the economic development, and, most importantly, the future of the education system in Milpitas,” says Board President Chris Norwood. “We look forward to full participation of the city as well as community leaders and businesses as well.”
“We now have opportunities that we can realize and full support from our community to make our schools the best in the county,” he said.
The election followed months of preparation including precinct walking and phone-banking by the independent campaigning committee Community Supporting Students for Outstanding Schools that included parents, staff members, a student, and a member of the TBWB consulting firm. The Committee chaired by PTA President Silvia Dias worked with board members, high school students, parents, teachers, support staff, principals, District leaders, and the community to review needs and develop a plan for Milpitas schools.
The $284 million in collected bond monies will be spread across four categories: safety and security, modernization, overcrowding, and a second high school campus. Stakeholders meetings will be held in March and April for facilities planning. Safety and modernization projects will be implemented as soon as school is out for the summer.
“Thank you Milpitas leaders, parents, community, and MUSD staff and students for your commitment to providing our children with safe and secure schools, state of the art learning facilities, and the future home of our second high school campus at Ayer Educational Park!” Jordan says.
“The community’s ‘Yes on AA’ has ignited the momentum towards realizing our Strategic Goals and reimagining school for our future MUSD graduates!” says Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
It passed by a 71.41 percent margin (13,479 votes), according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.
“Thank you Milpitas for casting your vote in favor of Measure AA,” says Daniel Bobay, Clerk of the Milpitas Board of Education. “We appreciate your confidence in the school district and we appreciate our partners in the city.
“It’s a win win for the residents of Milpitas, the economic development, and, most importantly, the future of the education system in Milpitas,” says Board President Chris Norwood. “We look forward to full participation of the city as well as community leaders and businesses as well.”
“We now have opportunities that we can realize and full support from our community to make our schools the best in the county,” he said.
The election followed months of preparation including precinct walking and phone-banking by the independent campaigning committee Community Supporting Students for Outstanding Schools that included parents, staff members, a student, and a member of the TBWB consulting firm. The Committee chaired by PTA President Silvia Dias worked with board members, high school students, parents, teachers, support staff, principals, District leaders, and the community to review needs and develop a plan for Milpitas schools.
The $284 million in collected bond monies will be spread across four categories: safety and security, modernization, overcrowding, and a second high school campus. Stakeholders meetings will be held in March and April for facilities planning. Safety and modernization projects will be implemented as soon as school is out for the summer.
“Thank you Milpitas leaders, parents, community, and MUSD staff and students for your commitment to providing our children with safe and secure schools, state of the art learning facilities, and the future home of our second high school campus at Ayer Educational Park!” Jordan says.
Bond Measure AA Master Schedule
