School Construction Report
Goal 2008: WCPSS is committed to academic excellence. By 2008, 95 percent of students in grades 3 through 12 will be at or above grade level as measured by the State of North Carolina End-of-Grade or Course tests, and all student groups will demonstrate high growth.
Nov. 10, 2005
BOARD APPROVES NAME FOR EAST WAKE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education approved the name for the
East Wake School of Integrated Technology. This the second school to be
implemented at East Wake High as part of a New Schools Project for a whole
school conversion. The first of four small, autonomous high schools opened
this year with 238 students as the East Wake School of Health Sciences.
The second school with its integrated technology theme is due to open in
2006.
BOARD SELECTS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS FOR ELEMENTARY PROTOTYPES
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education selected Barnhill Contracting
Company, and Clancy & Theys Construction Company, each for the construction
of from one to three new 2008-09 opening elementary schools. The exact number
will be determined after the number of needed schools in the Capital Improvement
Program has been determined. Barnhill will be paired with Pearce Brinkley
Cease & Lee, P.A., and Clancy & Theys will be paired with Cherry
Huffman Architects to improve the existing prototypes in timeliness, value,
and/or quality of construction. The firms were approved in accordance with
the professional services selection procedures (Policy 7265) adopted by
board in August 2005.
BOARD SELECTS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS FOR HERITAGE HIGH
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education selected Heery International,
Inc., and D.H. Griffin, LLC, for the new Heritage High School, designed
by LS3P/Boney. Construction Management fees will be negotiated in accordance
with professional services procedures using the Board approved construction
manager-at-risk contract. The firms were approved in accordance with the
professional services selection procedures (Policy 7265) adopted by board
in August 2005.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGNERS SELECTION FOR 2008-09 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education approved design contracts
with three firms: Pearce, Brinkley, Cease & Lee, P.A.; Cherry Huffman
Architects; and Small Kane Architects. The board agreed to waive the traditional
designer selection process in accordance with state statute since each of
the firms would be re-using prototypes for new schools. Three different
elementary prototypes are being planned for re-use in the next Capital Improvement
Program. Pearce, Brinkley, Cease & Lee, P.A., will re-use their design
for the E-13 prototype. This would the first, second, and third re-use of
the two-story version of the Highcroft Drive Elementary design. Cherry Huffman
Architects will re-use their design for the Holly Grove Elementary prototye.
This would be the second, third, and fourth re-use of the Holly Grove Elementary
prototype. Small Kane Architects will re-use their design for the Cedar
Fork Elementary Prototype. This would be the fifth, sixth, and seventh re-use
of this prototype. This approach will shorten design time, reduce cost,
and help expedite the project.
BOARD APPROVES REAL ESTATE SERVICES
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education selected three firms to assist
in the procurement of property for the Wake County Public School System.
The board will work with Arcadis G & M of North Carolina; ·The
York Companies; and·Coldwell Banker Commercial Trademark Properties
to provide services to include initial site search in the target area, preliminary
site packages and screening, due diligence of selected sites, presentation
to the Board of Education, negotiations with property owners, final development
and acquisition costs, and closing assistance. The selected firms may assist
in the development of the final services contract prior to completion of
fee negotiations. The real estate services contract and fee structure for
each selected team will be presented to the Board of Education for approval
prior to the start of service. Compensation is proposed to be a mix of a
fixed lump sum fee and brokerage commission. Real Estate Service fees will
be negotiated in accordance with professional services procedures.
BOARD AWARDS CONTRACT FOR WILEY PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education awarded a single-prime contract
to Owens Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $107,910 for the partial roof replacement
at Wiley Elementary School. The project is funded by the PLAN 2004 School
Construction Program.
BOARD APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR BRASSFIELD SEWER AGREEMENT
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education approved an amended sewer
service agreement with the City of Raleigh to allow a modular classroom
building to remain at Brassfield Elementary. The amendment will regulate
the amount of daily sewage allotment to 7,200 gallons per day and require
the school system to make storm water and water quality improvements estimated
to cost $300,000. The project will be funded from the Deferred Maintenance
component of the PLAN 2000 School Building Program
BOARD APPROVES REVISION OF KNIGHTDALE IMPROVEMENTS
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education approved changes to the scope
of a PLAN 2000 School Building Program project at Knightdale Elementary.
The project had called for a replacement gymnasium with partial funding
from the Town of Knightdale. The Town of Knightdale is no longer a partner
in the project. The board approved new plans to demolish the old gym and
classroom building and replace it with a multi-purpose room and eight classrooms.
The project requires a temporary modular multi-purpose room until the replacement
is constructed. The total proposed project budget is $6,426,511, which will
be funded from the PLAN 2000 School Building Program.
BOARD NAMES DESIGN CONSULTANT FOR KNIGHTDALE ELEMENTARY
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education selected sfL+a Architects,
P.A. to design the addition and renovations at Knightdale Elementary
BOARD INFORMED OF MASTER PLAN FOR NORTH WAKE LANDFILL
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Education received a report from staff
on the status of the development of the Master Plan documents prepared by
OBS Landscape Architects, for the Post-Closure Use of the North Wake Landfill,
which may include a site for a future elementary school. The architects
will present the final master plan to the public in December 2005. The landfill
is scheduled to close in 2007.
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Bill Poston
Wake County Public School System
Communications Department
3600 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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