Fremont Public Schools continues to move forward with plans for the $123 million bond issue that was passed by citizens in September 2021. FPS meets with the BVH Design Team weekly, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the
Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly.
High School / CTE Project Update:
The selection process for the Construction Manager at Risk position has been completed and the approval of Hausmann Construction for this role with the project was made by the Board of Education on February 14. The schematic design for both the High School Renovation and
CTE project is wrapping up and will be completed at the end of February.
Meetings and discussions with staff have taken place and will continue throughout the next phases of design. The design work is on schedule and will continue through October with the early site prep work beginning in May 2022.
Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update:
The floor plan for the new elementary schools continues to be developed. The initial plans have been reviewed by staff and administration. The updated floor plans have been site adapted for both Washington and Howard sites.
The plans have also been tested on potential sites for the new Clarmar Elementary. Further site design including parking and play areas are being
developed. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as structural systems, are currently in development. Massing and material choices are being studied as the building envelopes are being designed.
Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:
Site survey is now complete and the information received has been included in the design documents. The schematic design package is nearing completion with input from FPS representatives and school staff. The next round of budget confirmation is currently in process.
Design work will continue through the winter months in preparation for bidding in Spring 2022.
Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:
Schematic design has been completed along with the first cost estimate. Current progress includes program and budget alignment with input from FPS representatives. Design work will continue through the winter months in preparation for bidding in Spring 2022.
Bell Field Elementary Project Update:
Program, Scope, and Budget verification work is in progress in preparation for design work to
begin in Spring 2022.
Linden Elementary Project Update:
Site Survey proposal requests will be issued in March in preparation for the design work which is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2022.
Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update:
Site Survey work has been completed. Design work is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2022.
“Our Board of Education, BVH and administration team works to maintain the three themes of the bond issue: Improved Learning Environment, Increased Safety and Security and Creating Operation and Energy Efficiencies. These were the areas prioritized by the community when
considering the bond issue,” FPS Superintendent Mark Shepard said.
To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, go to:
