Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 16, 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 installation work is currently underway at the High School and is scheduled to continue through fall of this year. The Al Bahe gym bleacher replacement has an anticipated replacement timeframe of Spring 2023. An early site package for various exterior improvements will be submitted to Hausmann Construction for bidding at the end of August.  The project team will also be reviewing the updated estimate this month to confirm the anticipated overall project scope and costs for the High School and CTE Facility. The design team will continue to develop the drawings through October when final construction documents will be completed and initial exterior site construction is scheduled to commence.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Construction documents are completed and planning to go to bid mid August with a bid date of September 1st. Interested bidders have been contacted. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 17th followed up with a site walk of Washington and Howard to familiarize the bidders with the two sites. 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update: 

Phase 1 Construction is underway. The geothermal well field has been completed. Cheever Construction has created temporary walls at the interior to separate the phase 1 work areas from the rest of the building. The demolition of the existing Classrooms in the phase 1 area has been completed. Interior trenching to accommodate Mechanical and Electrical work for phase 1 have been completed. Construction will extend through December 2023 over multiple phases allowing use of the building during construction.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update: 

The project was bid on July 22nd. A contract with DR Anderson Constructors was approved by the Board of Education on July 26th. A pre-construction meeting was held on-site on August 4th. Ths contractor is proceeding with the construction of temporary classroom space in the Main Street – East Meeting Room. Construction within the Lenihan building will begin in August. The overall project is expected to be complete in July 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

Elkhorn West Construction has started work on the Phase 1 roof repair project which will be completed in August 2022. Scope and budget verification work is underway in preparation for the Phase 2 interior work. Design work for the Phase 2 interior work will take place during the fall of 2022 for Bidding in December 2022 or January 2023. Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Scope, and Budget verification work is underway. Design work is starting in August 2022 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: 

Scope and budget verification work is underway. Design work is starting in August 2022 in anticipation of Bidding in January-February of 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

“The projects continue to develop,” stated Dr. Brad Dahl, associate superintendent. “The volatility in the construction market continues to be a challenge for our team as plans are developed, priced out and ultimately bid.”

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJzPy64Ry98BGRVZDJE2zCRKpPjrpg7V/view?usp=sharing 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Jun. 17, 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:

Bids were received for the Geothermal Wellfield scope and were under the original budget. This work has been approved by the Board of Education and work will begin in early July on-site.  A bid package for the replacement of the Al Bahe gym bleachers also will go out to bid over the next couple weeks with an anticipated replacement timeframe of Spring 2023. The project team is also working towards the Design Development submittal which will be submitted to Hausmann Construction in late June who will complete an updated estimate to confirm the anticipated overall project scope for the High School and CTE Center.  The design team will continue to develop the drawings through October where the final design is still on schedule to be completed. The CTE Center construction is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2024.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update:

Design and coordination of structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing and architectural systems is ongoing. Detail design work on the interior finishes, casework, and kitchen area is underway. Development of options for the new Clarmar site have been evaluated and are being adjusted with feedback from FPS and the site owner. The three new elementary buildings are scheduled to be completed in Summer 2024.

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received and approved in May 2022. The project was within the established budget. A Notice of Award has been issued to Cheever Construction. The contract with Cheever Construction is being prepared.  Construction is expected to start in July 2022 and extend through December 2023 over multiple phases.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update: 

Construction Documents are complete. The project is out to bid. Bids are due June 30th, with anticipated Board approval on July 11th. Construction is expected to begin in August 2022 and extend into next year, 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

The roof repair package bids were received on April 28. The Contract with Elkhorn West Construction is being prepared. Construction on the roof repair project will begin in June or July 2022. Scope and budget verification work is in progress in preparation for the interior design work to begin in the fall/winter of 2022-23 for bidding in the spring of 2023. Interior construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2023.

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Site Survey work has been completed. Design work is scheduled to begin in July 2022.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Site Survey work has been completed. Design work is scheduled to begin in July 2022.

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eiKo8P3XKxMAn857wcJO38PbQuc7oB_I/view?usp=sharing 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Mar. 24, 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 schematic design submittals for both the High School Renovation and CTE project has been completed and Hausmann Construction is currently pulling together initial pricing estimate costs for the proposed work. The initial test wells for the proposed geothermal system have been drilled at the High School campus and are currently being analyzed.  Also, a request for proposals for geotechnical services has been sent out with that work anticipated to start late March/Early April.   Meetings and discussions with staff will continue to take place during the design development phase through June. The design work is on schedule and will continue through October with the early site construction beginning once school is out in May 2022.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update:

Design and coordination of structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing and architectural systems is ongoing. Further work under development is occurring related to the exterior design and key interior spaces such as commons and the media center. Development of options for the new Clarmar site have been evaluated and it is being adjusted with feedback from FPS and the site owner. 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

The Design Development document package has been completed with input from FPS representatives, and the next round of budget confirmation is currently in process. The initial test wells for the proposed geothermal system have been drilled at Milliken Park and are currently being analyzed. Refinement of scope, details, and building systems continues through finalization of the Construction Document package. Design work will continue in preparation for bidding in the Spring of 2022. 

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:

Design Development document package is being finalized along with budget and scope confirmation.  Refinement of scope, details, and building systems will continue through finalization of the Construction Document package. Design work will continue in preparation for bidding in the Spring 2022.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update:

The Design Team and FPS are working on a bid package to repair roof areas that have been leaking. The roof repair package will go out to bid this spring. Program, scope and budget verification work is in progress in preparation for design work to begin for the interior work in the Spring 2022.

Linden Elementary Project Update:

Site Survey proposal requests will be issued in March in preparation for the design work which is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2022.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update:

Site Survey work has been completed. Design work is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2022.

Bond Funding Update:

Fremont Public Schools working with DA Davidson issued $92 million of the $123 million the voters approved last September on March 17.  Due to the favorable bond market and the confirmation of the District’s A+ bond rating the bonds were sold at a 3.31% interest rate.  The bond proceeds will be forwarded to the school district on March 31.  The remaining bonds will be sold at a later date.

“We continue to move forward with our bond planning process. We are excited to begin work this summer when school is out,” stated superintendent Mark Shepard. “Taking advantage of the favorable bond market was key in being able to accomplish the projects outlined when the voters gave their approval last fall,” Shepard concluded..

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYVG_EDOmFq62eAhMmNDnbKWk43PNfy0/view?usp=sharing 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

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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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.