IntroducingThe “New”

Washington School!!!!!

The Big PictureBrand-new library / media center buildingBrand-new kinder classroom buildingBrand-new kinder playground and covered

pavilionRenovated administrative office buildingRelocated front of the schoolRenovated and improved parent/staff parking lotCentral drop-off and pick-up lanes Brand-new covered breezeway and walkway and

sitting areas through campus

View of the Big Picture

The New Library/Media CenterGreatly expands library and computer lab capacityComputer lab = computer classroom Steps to building = amphitheatre outdoor seating

The New Kinder BuildingBrings much-needed “symmetry” to kinder

buildingsIncreases curb appeal in our most visible

areaUpgrades and improves classroom space

The New K Playground/PavilionUpgrades and expands play areaIncreases curb appealCreates covered pavilion area between the

buildings

The Renovated Front of the SchoolBrings admin. building to central locationBrings main parking area to the front of schoolExpands and centralizes the drop-off and pick-up

lane

The New Breezeway, Walkway and Sitting Areas Creates central, covered corridor through campusBeautifies central areas with trees and benchesTransforms auxiliary area into focal point

The View From Above

The TimelineSept. 27 - Authorization to bid goes to Board Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 – Bids advertisedOct. 19 @ 10 a.m. – Potential contractors,

PSA officials, architects, district officials, principal, construction management officials to meet and walk the site

Nov. 7 @ 2 p.m. - Bidding process officially opens

Nov. 16 – Bids submitted for Board approvalNov. 17 – Notice to proceed submittedNov. 28 – Pre-construction meeting on siteDecember – Start project!!

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long will project take?

Estimated to take 16 months.

When will it begin? Could start as soon as Nov. 28, but probably won’t break

ground until Dec. 2011

Which buildings will be done first? The actual phasing has yet to be planned, but the Library

and Kinder buildings will break ground simultaneously. The project will be phased so that all vital areas/functions on site will not be impacted. New areas will not be relocated until the new facility is open and ready.

Will heavy/loud work happened during school hours? It is inevitable, yes. The management company in charge is

very experienced at school construction. They will know how to do the work in a way that minimizes impact on instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions (page 2)How will student safety be maintained during

construction? All work areas will be fenced off and clearly

marked. Workers will have their own office, break and restroom areas. They will have no contact with students during construction.

How can the school and community be involved with the project?

Mr. Chan will meet with the construction manager on a weekly basis. Mr. Chan will form a committee of staff members and parents who will meet with the project manager at regular intervals.