January 13, 2015 Board Briefs Pledge of Allegiance
January 13, 2015 Board Briefs
Pledge of Allegiance Prayer I. Roll Call II. Executive Session: (The Board went into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. and came out at 7:08 p.m.) A. 551.074- Personnel B. 551.072- Property III. Board Workshop A. Design Teams Updates- Ron Bailey updated on the following Design Teams’ meetings: 1. Two new K-5 Elementary Schools- The design team met again last week and discussed the two new elementary schools. The team gave some ideas over the drop-off, classroom design, and special areas. Additional team members were included in the food service area, the custodians’ needs, mechanical, technology, and HVAC needs. The Board was given a visual of a draft of both the new Richter and Stadium sites. 2. WWJH Renovations- The design team looked at the location of the new gym and classroom additions. There was lots of discussion over the logistics and the number of additional classrooms actually needed. The Fine Arts area and the current PE/locker facilities were also discussed. It was suggested to add 25 more classrooms with two additional science rooms/labs which would give a lot of room for growth, but redirect the money saved in those last additional proposed classrooms and update the current WWJH in certain areas that would service our Special Needs and Elective students more efficiently, along with some safety and secure additions. Traffic flow, 6th grade verses 7th/8th grade pick-up and an added 6th grade vestibule all were addressed. 3. DHS Renovations- The design team discussed various locations of the Auditorium and settled on the side of student parking for various reasons. Ron Bailey along with district personnel took several “field trips” to the high school and looked over the Fine Arts Auditorium and the location of the current PE locker rooms, proposed new practice gym and the covered Rodeo Arena. The design team met with more DHS staff members to get their suggestions. The new soccer program was discussed along with the logistics of the current classrooms. IV. Items for Board Actions: A. The Board approved the hiring of a Construction Manager -At-Risk for the proposal within the 2014 Bond Referendum. Marshall Construction was awarded the job and David Marshall was present to meet with the Board. B The Board adopted the “prevailing Wage Rates School construction Trades” scale which is effective through March 1, 2016. This wage rate is in accordance of Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, that Regulates public schools. This wage rate is to be used on all construction projects from the 2014 Bond Referendum. Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance Prayer I. Roll Call II. Executive Session: (The Board went into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. and came out at 7:08 p.m.) A. 551.074- Personnel B. 551.072- Property III. Board Workshop A. Design Teams Updates- Ron Bailey updated on the following Design Teams’ meetings: 1. Two new K-5 Elementary Schools- The design team met again last week and discussed the two new elementary schools. The team gave some ideas over the drop-off, classroom design, and special areas. Additional team members were included in the food service area, the custodians’ needs, mechanical, technology, and HVAC needs. The Board was given a visual of a draft of both the new Richter and Stadium sites. 2. WWJH Renovations- The design team looked at the location of the new gym and classroom additions. There was lots of discussion over the logistics and the number of additional classrooms actually needed. The Fine Arts area and the current PE/locker facilities were also discussed. It was suggested to add 25 more classrooms with two additional science rooms/labs which would give a lot of room for growth, but redirect the money saved in those last additional proposed classrooms and update the current WWJH in certain areas that would service our Special Needs and Elective students more efficiently, along with some safety and secure additions. Traffic flow, 6th grade verses 7th/8th grade pick-up and an added 6th grade vestibule all were addressed. 3. DHS Renovations- The design team discussed various locations of the Auditorium and settled on the side of student parking for various reasons. Ron Bailey along with district personnel took several “field trips” to the high school and looked over the Fine Arts Auditorium and the location of the current PE locker rooms, proposed new practice gym and the covered Rodeo Arena. The design team met with more DHS staff members to get their suggestions. The new soccer program was discussed along with the logistics of the current classrooms. IV. Items for Board Actions: A. The Board approved the hiring of a Construction Manager -At-Risk for the proposal within the 2014 Bond Referendum. Marshall Construction was awarded the job and David Marshall was present to meet with the Board. B The Board adopted the “prevailing Wage Rates School construction Trades” scale which is effective through March 1, 2016. This wage rate is in accordance of Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, that Regulates public schools. This wage rate is to be used on all construction projects from the 2014 Bond Referendum. Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
