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The construction season is in full swing in Rockford Public Schools and we are moving dirt! After many months of planning, it is terrific to see all of the hard work of many individuals come to fulfillment. Thank you to the community for your vision and support of the May 2008 bond issue.
The building projects for this spring and summer were divided into five packages, with 98 bid categories. We received 580 bids for the work and the Board of Education has awarded 75 different contracts to sub-contractors, with the majority of those in West Michigan.
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| Summer 2009 Projects |
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Facility
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Projects
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Proposed Completion Date
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| Cannonsburg Elementary |
Two-story addition/eight classrooms; office and storage space updated |
December 31, 2009 |
| Lakes Elementary |
Addition of six classrooms; upgrade parking/bus drop-off area |
December 31, 2009 |
| Parkside Elementary |
Replace roof, replace sidewalks |
August 28, 2009 |
| Roguewood Elementary |
Addition of six classrooms; expand parking, replace roof, three new multipurpose fields |
December 31, 2009 |
| Valley View Elementary |
Addition of four classrooms; back-up boiler |
December 31, 2009 |
| East Rockford Middle School |
Addition of new athletic fields: six varsity softball/youth baseball fields, two varsity baseball fields, three multipurpose fields, resurface track, cross-country pathway, additional parking and improved storage for music program |
December 1, 2009 |
| North Rockford Middle School |
Relocate tennis courts, resurface track, install elevator for ADA compliance, improve parking, new lockers in hallways, new carpeting and cabinets and additional storage for music program |
This project will encompass two years; proposed completion is October 8, 2010 |
| Freshman Center/ Rockford High School |
Resurface track and upgrade to synthetic turf @ Ted Carlson Stadium, resurface tennis courts, addition of four multi-purpose fields, one varsity baseball field, one varsity softball field, relocate water tower service drive and new carpeting/painting in hallways @ RHS |
December 18, 2009 |
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| Summer 2010 Projects |
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Facility
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Projects
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Proposed Completion Date
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| Belmont Elementary |
Addition of four classrooms |
December 31, 2010 |
| Crestwood Elementary |
Addition of four classrooms, expansion of parking. back-up boiler |
December 31, 2010 |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary |
Upgrade school entrance |
August 27, 2010 |
| District-Wide |
Security upgrades at all entrances; new playground surfaces and equipment @ all elementary buildings |
October 1, 2010 |
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All of this work is in addition to the technology upgrades, both in technology infrastructure and new workstations as well as the high school pool remodeling, which were completed last summer and fall of 2008. The Board of Education also recently approved projectors for all classrooms, audio-reinforcement microphone systems for al K-8 classrooms and speaker systems for 9-12 classrooms. Implementation and installment of the multi-media equipment will be over the two-year timeframe, depending on the construction schedule at the specific buildings.
As you can see it will be a busy summer in Rockford Public Schools. During these difficult economic times, we appreciate the community’s support and are excited about the opportunities and updated facilities that are being provided for the students of Rockford Public Schools.
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