Facilities Update

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Thank You, Voters

On April 6, 2021, Howard and Suamico residents approved two referendums. Question 1 was an operational referendum, allowing HSSD to exceed the revenue limit by $5 million for five years beginning in 2023-24. Question 2 was a facilities referendum to borrow $98 million to renovate and improve all eight buildings. Click here to view projects by school.

Architectural Design Process

HSSD has partnered with EU:A to plan, design, and create innovative spaces at each of our buildings. Below you will find the Architectural Design Process for this project.

Schematic Design (April-July 2021)

Schematic Design

April-July 2021

Following the approval of the Invest & Renew Referendum on April 6, 2021, the architectural design process began for all districtwide projects. The most significant design work is required for the renovation and additions at Bay View Middle School and Forest Glen Elementary School.

The process includes three distinct phases to advance preliminary concepts developed prior to the referendum, with the first known as schematic design. This phase is currently underway and has involved deep collaboration with EUA, our architectural partner, and two staff Visionary Teams from Bay View and Forest Glen. These teams are focused now on developing highly visual building drawings and floor plans to provide definition of all functional interior and exterior spaces.

What are Visionary Teams?

EU:A has been working with district representatives and visionary teams from Bay View and Forest Glen. Visionary teams include staff representatives from Bay View and Forest Glen who work closely with EUA through a series of meetings to develop design ideas that reflect HSSD’s vision, mission, and the Graduate Profile objectives. Input from staff (and students too!) from each building, as well as district leadership, are guiding and informing the design solutions that will transform each school in the years ahead.

Design Development (August-November 2021)

Design Development

August-November 2021

The second design phase is called design development and heavily involves coordination with consultants and district staff for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. All details related to colors schemes, fixtures, furniture, and materials are also finalized. Ongoing budget review with the construction managers informs design, with modifications made if necessary to maintain the referendum-approved budget.

Construction Documents and Bidding Process (December 2021-April 2022)

Construction Documents and Bidding Process

Construction Documents (December 2021-February 2022)
Bidding Process (March-April 2022)

Once Design Development concludes, the design process moves to the final stage, which requires the creation of detailed construction documents and instructions for all aspects of every project. This set of documents are used for public bidding with trades and subcontractors and are referenced throughout the building process.

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