Summer Bond Update June 2025

Burton

Burton’s new multi-purpose/cafeteria addition will be attached to the building at the northeast corner of the playground by the gym. It will house a new lunchroom, a new kitchen, storage rooms, restrooms and will be a wonderful space for collaboration. In addition, Burton’s gym is receiving a makeover, replacing the floor, backboards, padding as well as painting the ceiling.

Construction Update:

• Interior and exterior masonry walls are complete. The floor slab work has begun.
• Steel structural work is complete and roof work is underway
• The waterproof membrane is installed and brick layers are adding the final outside brick.
• The new playground area inside of the track is nearly complete, and will open as soon as additional pieces arrive for installation.
• Inside the building, the gym floor has been removed and temporary walls were installed to separate the construction zone from the rest of the school.
• The new addition is connected to the existing building through the Burton staff lounge. That room is now fully under construction while the crew reconfigures that area.

Pattengill

Pattengill’s new multi-purpose/cafeteria addition will be attached to the building at the north doors, in the current concrete area. It will house a new lunchroom, a new kitchen, storage rooms, restrooms and will be a wonderful space for collaboration. In addition, Pattengill’s gym is receiving a makeover, replacing the floor, backboards, padding as well as painting the ceiling.

Construction Update:

• Interior and exterior masonry wall construction is complete.
• Steel installation is nearly complete and the roof is being installed.
• Electrical and plumbing work continues.
• The floor pad will be installed after the plumbing is complete.
• In addition to the multi-purpose addition, the District is adding parking spaces near the baseball field on Royal as part of the construction.
• The Pattengill playground will close June 30-July 3 to remove old pipes that were discovered under the playground area.

Performing Arts Center

Construction Update:

• Auditorium demolition is complete.
• Electrical continues in the auditorium and backstage.
• The foundation for the auditorium lobby addition is complete.
• Masonry work has begun to form the new lobby addition.
• Demolition has begun in the Orchestra classroom.
• Masons have closed doorways backstage to prepare for the new dressing rooms.

BHS Science Wing - Bond

The BHS Science Wing work includes a complete renovation and redesign for the lab spaces, updates to chemical storage rooms and creating new lab spaces.

Construction Update:

• Demolition has begun, removing old fixtures, cabinets, ceilings, walls and floors where applicable.
• Ceilings in classrooms and hallways below the science wing have been removed to help with plumbing and electrical work.

BHS BEAR Complex - Bond

The District Field House project is now named The BEAR Complex (The Berkley Education, Athletics and Recreation Complex). The BEAR Complex includes a 60-yard indoor fieldhouse that includes a new weight room, team room and trainer room, an outdoor 120-yard turf performance field with lights, parking lot expansion and new configuration and a grass field north of the turf field.

Construction Update:

• All the maintenance buildings on the property are demolished.
• The construction fencing installation is complete.
• Soil abatement is taking place to prepare the site for additional leveling of the property.
• Tree trimming is complete.
• As a reminder for the public: All construction sites are not for public access.

BHS Pool - Bond

The pool scope includes: a new HVAC system, new starting blocks, new diving board, updating tile areas, redoing the pool office and restroom and updates to the chemical system. In addition to this work, the team is adding a new filter system, a new timing system and scoreboard, upgrading lighting and additional plumbing work including replacing the water main leading to the pool. Additional mechanical work (filtration and chemical systems) will be completed in spring/summer 2026.

The pool work was a little delayed due to the roofing project, and back-up plans are being made for the swim team in case the pool is not ready by the season opening practice.

Construction Update:

• The old HVAC unit on the pool roof has been removed and the new one is in place.
• Painters are working to finish painting the ceiling and walls (leaving the student artwork intact).
• Electricians are installing new conduit, lighting and power for the new scoreboard system.
• The Crow’s Nest area will be decommissioned and a new scorers table will be installed next to the bleachers on the north side once the pool is complete.
• After the painting is complete, the tile work will begin to repair tile throughout the deck and then the new starting blocks will be installed.

The Den - ATP and Robotics - Sinking Fund

The former Cana Lutheran Church has a new name - The Den! The Den will house The Adult Transition Program (ATP) and Robotics programs.

Construction Update:

• Demolition is complete and wall framing is underway in both the ATP and Robotics spaces.
• HVAC and electrical work continue.
• Fireproofing is complete.
• Site work continues.