Bond Program Updates

Press Release: May 6, 2008

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

At its April 30, 2008 meeting, the Board of Education approved two contracts, one with Webcor Builders and a second with ATI Architects and Engineers, to initiate the schematic design process for the rebuilding of Havens Elementary School at a gross maximum price.We would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thanks to Mark Becker and […]

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Letter to the Piedmont Community, March 2008

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Dear Citizens: So much has happened since Piedmont voters approved Measure E back in March 2006.  We are writing to provide you with a Progress Report and to invite you to attend an important event:   Community Meeting on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.- noon  where citizens can learn about the proposed school projects […]

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Cost / Budget / Design Guidelines

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

TO:                  Board of Education FROM:           Constance Hubbard, Superintendent SUBJECT:     REVIEW OF DISCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR MEASURE E PROJECT DECISIONS                                                               I.              SUPPORT INFORMATION The Board began the […]

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Project Decision Guidelines

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

TO:                  Board of Education FROM:            Constance Hubbard, Superintendent SUBJECT:      DISCUSSION OF GUIDELINES FOR MEASURE E PROJECT DECISIONS   I.          SUPPORT INFORMATION Safety of human life is at the core of the inquiry to the District’s facilities and the basis for Measure E.From the initial question about seismic safety of our buildings in 2001 by a […]

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September 2007 Newsletter

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

  In this Issue:    “¢ Where We Are…Updates on Summer Projects    “¢ Citizens’ Oversight Committee Report    “¢ Bond Financial Activity    “¢ Next Steps: Program Plan Development Phase    “¢ Next School Board Meeting The Piedmont Unified School District continues to make progress on the Bond Program.Each school is at a different stage in the Project Investigation & Concept Development Phase of the […]

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June 2007 Newsletter

Friday, June 1st, 2007

In this Issue:    “¢ Master Planning Overview    “¢ Havens Update    “¢ PHS Update    “¢ Beach Update    “¢ State Matching Funds    “¢ Civic Center Master Planning Meetings    “¢ Next School Board Meeting Piedmont Unified School District continues to pursue a multi-pronged strategy in developing a plan to address the seismic strengthening needs of its facilities.This newsletter outlines the most up to date information […]

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PUSD Bond Program Update: May 14, 2007

Monday, May 14th, 2007

PUSD Bond Program Update – Save the Dates May 23 and May 30  The assessment and evaluation of priority buildings on the Havens Elementary School campus is now complete. Three design concept options have been developed to repair identified structural, accessibility, and fire/life safety deficiencies in the buildings.Cost estimates have been developed for each of […]

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PUSD Bond Program Update: January 12, 2007

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

While school buildings were vacant over the Winter Break, technical engineering work continued in earnest at HavensElementary School and PiedmontHigh School. Murakami/Nelson is conducting a Tier II quantitative structural analysis of Havens Elementary School, and re-creating drawings for the PHS Library/30’s Building in order to begin a Tier II analysis for PHS. The Board authorized […]

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January 2007 Newsletter

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

In this Issue:    “¢ Revised Near-term Schedule Released – Havens    “¢ Revised Near-term Schedule Released – PHS    “¢ Findings from Engineering Analysis of Havens Presented    “¢ Consulting Contracts    “¢ Principals Speak to School Needs    “¢ Televised Workshop on State Funding Scheduled March 12    “¢ Future Public Engagement Meetings The Program Management Team continues to pursue a multi-pronged strategy in developing a plan […]

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Public Engagement Meetings Scheduled for January and February 2007

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Save the dates January 18 and February 8 for the next community-wide meetings on the PUSD Bond Program.Both meetings will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, from 7:00-9:00 pm, and be televised on KCOM.  The topics for discussion include: January 18, 2007 – Community-wide input on K-12 educational program needs […]

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