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Bond Update #3

Bond Update #3
Bond Update #3
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Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. We will send this out following each regular school Board Meeting (typically the second Monday of each month). In addition, we will make periodic updates to our social media channels and website. Hopefully these efforts will help to keep you informed of our progress. As always, feel free to give me a call if you would like to talk any of this over in more detail.


Best,


Brian Sica, Superintendent

Some Early Progress Some Early Progress

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Community Outreach

Please see below for details about an upcoming community meeting. We will be sharing initial drafts of our overall campus plan as well as concepts for the new high school addition.

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Geotechnical Assessment

We have received the results of our geotechnical assessment. A geotechnical assessment is essential before construction to evaluate the soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at a building site. This assessment helps engineers understand the land’s stability and ensures that the foundation design is safe and appropriate for the structure. By identifying any potential risks, such as soil instability or flood potential, early in the process, a geotechnical assessment can prevent costly issues and ensure the long-term safety of the building and its occupants.


A copy of our assessment is available here.

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Master Planning

The Banks School Board is responsible for formally adopting the master plan, which will drive our facilities improvements for decades to come. The Board has receive initial drafts in November, refined drafts in December with a final vote scheduled for the January 2025 Board meeting.

Community Oversight Community Oversight

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Bond Oversight Committee

The purpose and authority of the Oversight Committee is to convene quarterly or as needed to review progress on the projects detailed in the Banks School District Bond Measure 34-336. The Committee will review program progress and will monitor program spending and schedules. A written report describing program progress will be prepared following each committee meeting. This written report will be shared with the Board of Directors and will be published on the Banks School District website.


The Banks School Board has approved the committee membership. The committee is meeting on November 19 where it will receive detailed updates on our preliminary work.

An Opportunityfor Community Input An Opportunityfor Community Input

Our Partners Our Partners

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Our Construction Manager/General Contractor

The Banks School District solicited Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) Proposals for the Banks HS Project as part of the 2024 Bond Program with the issuance of Request for Proposals for CM/GC Services. The RFP was publicly advertised on August 16th, 2024 in the Daily Journal of Commerce. Proposals were received on September 12th, 2024 at 2pm. Nine (9) proposals were received that expressed interest in the RFP associated with the 2024 School Bond. Four firms were selected by the District Appointed Evaluation Committee for interviews on 9/25/2024 (P&C Construction, Triplett Wellman, Kirby Nagelhout and Bremik Construction). The interview committee consisted of Board Chair Ron Frame, Board Member Will Moore, Superintendent Brian Sica, High School Principal Jacob Pence and Vice Principal Ben Buchanan, Maintenance Supervisor Dale Virden, Julie Condon of Bric Architecture, and District Owner’s Representatives John Abel and Casey Cunningham. Upon completion of Interviews, the District Interview Committee recommended P&C Construction. On October 14, 2024 the Banks School Board Approved P&C Construction as our CM/GC by unanimous vote.


P&C joins Cornerstone Management Group (Our Owner's Representative) and BRIC (Our Architect) as our leadership team.

https://cornerstonemgi.com/projects/
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Cornerstone Management Group

Cornerstone Management Group has been selected as our "Owner's Representative" for the bond projects. They will guide us in the day to day operations as well as long term decisions needed to complete all of our work. John, Emil, Mary, and Casey have already proven to be great additions to our team.

https://www.bric-arch.com/
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BRIC Architecture

BRIC, a local firm that works exclusively on education projects has been selected as our Architect for the major projects of this Bond. Their work will begin with developing a comprehensive "Master Plan" that will illustrate the development of our campus for the next few decades. In addition, they will begin the outreach with the community that is necessary to design our immediate projects. One of the deciding factors in selecting BRIC is their commitment to community engagement. As they describe themselves: "We are a community focused architecture firm that works alongside students, educators, and other local community members. We engage in authentic and value-driven conversations to help them envision the future."

More information can always be found at the Banks Bond Website
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