Kim De La Cruz

The meeting agenda includes a Treasurer's report, a District Communications annual update, and an overview of Strategic Plan Goal 3 regarding community, collaboration, and partnerships. Key action items involve the approval of board policies related to school premises access and enrollment of expelled students, a cell tower lease amendment, recognition of the Westside Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for sign language interpreters, and employment actions concerning certified staff contracts. Additionally, the meeting will cover various financial statements and reports including board representation and legislative updates.

The committee reviewed the Phase II Bond Program, noting that projects are progressing with committed costs at 83.4%. Detailed status updates were provided for various elementary school construction and renovation projects, including site preparation, demolition, and infrastructure work. Discussion topics included progress on the Westside High School cafeteria and locker room project, the fluid cooler installation, and upcoming community engagement initiatives, such as the distribution of bricks from demolished buildings. The committee also reviewed project cost trackers, bond financials, and the status of school security projects.

This document is a monthly report detailing the implementation status of Westside Community Schools' Facilities Master Plan Bond Phase II. This plan, approved in May 2023 with a $121.0 million bond issue and spanning Fiscal Year 2023 through Fiscal Year 2028, focuses on significant facility improvements. Key initiatives include the construction of new elementary schools at Hillside, Westgate, and Loveland; expansion of eating areas and infrastructure at the middle and high schools; addition of gymnasiums and storm shelters at Rockbrook and Paddock Road; and comprehensive renovations such as mechanical and building envelope upgrades at Westbrook, ADA compliance and mechanical updates at the district office, and infrastructure improvements at Underwood Hills Elementary School. The overall aim is to provide modern, safe, healthy, and secure environments for students and staff.

This document outlines the implementation status of Phase II of the Facilities Master Plan, funded by a $121.0 million bond issue approved in May 2023. The plan spans from FY 2023 through FY 2028 and focuses on several key projects: constructing new elementary schools at Hillside, Westgate, and Loveland; expanding eating areas and addressing infrastructure needs at the middle and high schools; master planning for future Phase III improvements and adding new gym/storm shelters for Rockbrook and Paddock Road elementary schools; performing mechanical and building envelope upgrades at Westbrook Elementary School; conducting ADA and mechanical updates at the district office; implementing infrastructure improvements at Underwood Hills; and a security enhancement project.

The Westside Community Schools Facilities Master Plan Phase II is a $121.0 million bond-funded initiative, approved in May 2023, aimed at comprehensive facility upgrades and expansion from FY 2023 through FY 2028. Its primary objectives include constructing new elementary schools at Hillside, Westgate, and Loveland, expanding eating and infrastructure capacities at middle and high schools, and implementing essential improvements such as new gyms, storm shelters, mechanical systems, ADA accessibility, and general infrastructure across various other elementary schools and the district office.