Citizens' Oversight Committee Web Page
Information regarding the Citizens’ Oversight Committee can be found on the PSUSD web site, including: meeting agendas, minutes and reports from past meetings. In addition, meeting dates and times are posted here as well as committee vacancies as they occur. We encourage community members to fill out an Application for Membership during the recruitment of vacant seats.
Website: psusd.us
Palm Springs High School Seismic project includes drainage upgrades, a new mini gym and massive building and seismic structural upgrades to existing buildings built prior to 1975. The PSHS library and cafeteria built in the 1940’s and identified as potential class 1 historic buildings, and the gymnasium opened in 1975 has structural upgrades required to bring it to current code. The concrete walkways inside the building campus have been removed and twelve feet wide storm drainpipes installed, then the concrete walkways were re-poured. In addition to the gym structural upgrades, the gym has a new entrance lobby with bathrooms and a lobby area for concessions and a ticket booth. The renovation included a new gym floor, bleachers, court dividers, sound system, roof and fire sprinklers and scoreboards. A new kitchen and dining area were constructed to allow for improved access by students. New heating and cooling control systems were installed to facilitate better temperature, ventilation and co2 controls for each classroom. A 15-ton HVAC unit was installed at the dining and kitchen area. The HVAC unit size was not sufficient for the kitchen area cooling needs and is being replaced with a 23-ton unit in February 2023. Upon replacement of the HVAC equipment, the project is ready for close-out.
Classroom 900 & 901 Upgrades at Palm Springs High School
PSHS Classrooms 900 and 901 were used for the last 20 years by PSHS JROTC program. The rooms were used for meeting rooms and as secured storage for equipment and uniforms. As the JROTC program is no longer offered at PSHS, it was time to renovate and upgrade these classrooms to the current district standards. New lighting, ceiling panels, data, electrical. carpeting and ViewSonic will be added to these classrooms.
New Modernization Projects
In June 2020, the Board of Education approved the first phase of modernization and renovation projects which include Della Lindley, Bubbling Wells, Landau and Sunny Sands elementary schools and James Workman Middle and Cathedral City High schools.
The Della Lindley Elementary School modernization will upgrade existing classrooms, administration, kitchen, library, and multipurpose rooms. The 2-story portables will have new fire alarms and public address systems installed. Construction plans have been submitted to the Division of State Architect (DSA) for approval. Upon receipt of DSA approval, the project will bid out and temporary classrooms will be put in place to allow the students to function on campus during the construction work.
At the January 2021 Facilities Study Session, the Board of Education approved the replacement of metal modular and portable classroom buildings on the Sunny Sands and Landau elementary campuses. The existing multi-purpose room is scheduled to be upgraded. The architects submitted the design plans to the Division of State Architect for review and approval in December 2022.
The James Workman Middle School modernization will upgrade existing classrooms, administration, kitchen, library, and multi-purpose room. The twenty portable classrooms will be replaced with new constructed classrooms. The architects submitted the design plans to the Division of State Architect for review and approval in December 2022.
The Cathedral City High School modernization will upgrade existing classrooms, administration, kitchen, library, and auxiliary buildings. The scope of work is exceptionally large for the high school and was divided into two increments. The first increment includes the central plant replacement, revisions to underground utilities, replacement of classroom lighting and air handles and roofing replacement where new HVAC is required. Increment one plans have been submitted to the Division of State Architect for review and approval.
The Bubbling Wells Elementary modernization is in the initial investigative and preliminary analysis stage. Design scope will begin in Spring of 2023.
District-wide Prop 39 Lighting Projects
The California Energy Commission through Proposition 39 has granted PSUSD approximately $5 million dollars over a 5-year period to replace inefficient air conditioning units and light fixtures. To maximize energy savings, the district added bond funds to each project to ensure all fixtures and units at each of the schools can be replaced. The final project to use these funds is Palm Springs High Schools Blackbox theater. The theater lighting and control consoles were installed when the building was constructed in 1980. All the lighting and control consoles are being replaced with new LED lighting equipment producing better light quality and energy savings.
Nellie Coffman Middle Locker-room upgrades
The locker-rooms at Nellie Coffman Middle school were built in 1978 and needed to be renovated for current physical education needs. New plumbing, toilets, showers, and tile will be installed. The lockers and shower areas are being redesigned to allow for an indoor class size area in each locker room. The indoor class area can be used to take roll or teach on inclement weather days. A ViewSonic will be installed on the back wall of each locker room to allow for instruction of health and other related topics.
Contact us
Email: kmurphy4@psusd.us
Website: psusd.us
Location: 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Phone: 760.883.2710