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Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Nov. 28, 2022)  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 geothermal wellfield contractor has completed all the vertical well drilling on-site and is currently tying all the wells together to form the complete system. This scope of work is scheduled to continue through end of this year. The Al Bahe gym bleacher replacement still has an anticipated replacement timeframe of Spring 2023. The final construction drawings have been completed by the design team and the final bidding for the project is currently taking place now through December 1st.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Construction has begun starting with grading and foundations at Howard Elementary. FPS owned properties near Washington Elementary have been demolished with grading and foundations to follow. Playground relocation and geothermal well field work is in the planning phases. Site planning at Deer Pointe Elementary development is ongoing with City coordination happening for final platting. Site package bidding is expected first part of next year. 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update: 

The interior build-out of the Phase 1 Classrooms and Administration offices are nearing completion. Windows have been installed, painting is ready to start. Anticipated completion of Phase 1 construction is December 2, 2022. Construction will extend through December 2023 over multiple phases allowing use of the building during construction.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update: 

Demolition work including ceilings, finishes, and windows is nearly complete. Electrical demolition and evaluation of existing systems is in progress. Shut-down of the existing mechanical system is scheduled for this week.  Construction is expected to be complete in July of 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

Design work for the Phase 2 interior work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in January 2023. Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Design work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in January-February of 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Design work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in January-February of 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R82ktooJ8bd7fiT93q_hy51Ri46ZDjAr/view?usp=share_link 

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