FPS

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Dec. 19, 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 final construction drawings were completed in November. The final bidding for the project has been completed – Hausmann Construction is working on the project GMP for discussion and approval in January.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Grading, foundation and plumbing rough-in work is in progress at Howard Elementary. Grading and fill is underway at Washington Elementary –  foundations to follow. Site planning at Deer Pointe development is ongoing with City coordination happening for final platting. Site Package bidding package expected in the first part of next year. 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update: 

The interior build-out of the Phase 1 Classrooms and Administration on the west wing is nearing completion. Cabinets, ceilings, lighting, and painting is in progress. Substantial Completion, and the associated design team punchlist for Phase 1, is scheduled for December 20th, 2022. The move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 is being coordinated with FPS Facilities and will take place over the Holiday break.  Construction will extend through December 2023 over multiple phases allowing use of the building during construction.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update: 

Demolition work is nearing completion. Cutting floors and trenching for new underfloor utilities is in progress. Installation of new ductwork and hydronic piping is in progress.  Construction is expected to be complete in July of 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

Design work for the Phase 2 interior work will wrap in in December. The project will go out to bid immediately after the holidays, with bids received at the end of 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 February-March 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 February-March 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/1duT0t7-8F63gQnfXWk35oVhtHwTkAPOT/view?usp=share_link 

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