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Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Jan. 18, 2022)  Fremont Public Schools is continuing to meet with the BVH Design Team twice weekly, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly. BVH and FPS representatives are meeting with Kevin Kavan, FPS District Security Coordinator. to discuss safety and security measures that will be implemented into the building Plans. Staff engagement meetings are being scheduled as each of the projects comes online. “Safety and security are at the forefront of all design decisions. This was important to our citizens’ committee and the Fremont community during the passage of the bond issue,” stated Brad Dahl, associate superintendent. 

High School / CTE Project Update:

Schematic Design has been continuing on both the High School Renovation and the CTE addition project. The master plan for the campus has also been identified with a clear direction moving forward. Several floor plan options for the renovation and new CTE addition have been reviewed with the administration and staff. Initial massing options of the exterior portions of the building and entrances have also been presented.  

Faculty meetings were held to review initial design concepts and gain approval and direction from those who will ultimately be using the new learning spaces being provided at the High School and CTE.  Initial building security discussions have also been conducted with Kevin Kavan, FPS Security Coordinator. The initial schematic design work will continue through February with the full design still on track to be completed in October 2022.  Initial early site construction is set to begin in May 2022 once school is out for the summer break. 

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update:

Design adjustments have been made from comments received during multiple reviews with the building committee. The preferred plan design has been tested with the completed site surveys of Howard and Washington. The floor plan design has been presented to the staff of Washington, Howard and Clarmar and a more in-depth review of the plan will be presented to elementary staff on Monday, January 17. Design for mechanical and electrical systems are underway and being integrated into the floor plan and overall design. Options for the site layout and specific location of the new Clarmar Elementary School have been explored and are being discussed further with a local land owner/developer.  

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

The Design Team has presented the conceptual Floor Plans to the Staff. Staff input and feedback received at the presentation are being implemented. Easement documents have been prepared for the Geothermal Well Field area to be located to the south of the building and were brought to the Fremont City Council for approval in January. Schematic Design documentation was completed and issued for a Cost Estimate. A scope and budget reconciliation process will take place once the estimate is completed. Design work will continue through the winter months in preparation for bidding in Spring 2022.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:

Program, Scope, and Budget verification work is ongoing. Schematic Design documents will be completed in January and issued for a Cost Estimate. The Schematic Design Cost Estimate will be completed in early February and will be followed by a Scope and Budget reconciliation process during the month of February. 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 January/February in preparation for the design work which is scheduled to begin in Spring 2022.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update:

Site Survey work is in progress. Design work is scheduled to begin in the Spring/Summer of 2022.

“The feedback received from our staff is invaluable to create the best spaces that will fit the educational needs of our students, staff and community,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent. 

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XFMZY2_xenfRnGx-ztL_pL900Q5h1W6E/view?usp=sharing 

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