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School Levies Election
February 9
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is committed to ensuring an excellent education for every student. The five-year strategic plan, Excellence for All, sets out a plan to raise achievement for all students, retain and attract great teachers, and increase efficiency. To help realize district goals, students, teachers and community members rely on Seattle voter support of SPS levies for both operations and capital projects.
There are two replacement levy measures on the February 9, 2010, ballot - a Capital Levy called Buildings, Technology and Academics III (BTA III) and an Operations Levy. For detailed information about both levies, please refer to our Levy Information brochure.
Capital Levies and Bonds provide the funds to renew and replace aging buildings with modern and efficient facilities, including projects that improve health and safety for students and staff. Capital levy and bond funds are also used for improvements in athletic fields, classrooms, technology and mechanical equipment. The six-year BTA levies alternate with the six-year Building Excellence (BEX) capital program levy or bond measures.
Operations Levies support core SPS programs by providing nearly 25 percent of the funds for the District's day-to-day operating expenses. These funds help pay for teachers, instructional assistants, full-day kindergarten, sixth period at high school, student activities such as drama, music and athletics, and security and student transportation. More information on the upcoming levies is available at www.seattleschools.org.
Denny International Middle School & Chief Sealth High School
January 2010 Construction Update
Aerial view looking southwest showing the new Galleria and Gym roofing (white) and the structural steel construction of the new Denny International Middle School, taken December 15th, 2009.
As of the end of December, 2009, the structural steel erection for the new Denny International Middle School and the new Galleria and has been completed. The paving for the road and pathway on the west side of Sealth and the southwest parking lot is also completed. The metal stud framing for the new Denny School is now underway. In the existing Chief Sealth High School building, the wall framing is 100% complete on the first floor and 70% on the second floor. The contractor is continuing work on the fire sprinklers rough-in.
This month, January, 2010, the contractor will begin the roofing installation for the new Galleria and the new Denny School. Work will continue on the concrete slab pours on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new Denny School.
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Denny Topping Off Ceremony - December 23rd, 2009
Denny Topping Off Celebration - Steel construction workers hoist the final beam into place for the new Denny International Middle School, December 23rd, 2009.
On December 23rd, 2009, the construction team for the new Denny School celebrated the "topping off” of the new Denny School building. A Topping Off ceremony is a tradition within the construction industry that marks the moment when the highest structural point in a building's construction is attained. To celebrate this event, a steel beam, decorated with the traditional topping off elements - a United States Flag and an evergreen tree - was signed and hoisted into place. The placement of a tree during the ceremony symbolizes that the building project has reached its peak successfully and that the occupants of the building will also experience success at completion. The new Denny International Middle School is scheduled to open in 2011.
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Hamilton International Middle School January 2010
Construction Update
Work underway at the student commons, taken December 15th, 2009.
As of the end of December 2009, the skylight has been installed in the east historic gym and finish work is underway on the 3rd and 2nd floor of the historic building, including final drywall, paint, ceiling tiles, wood trim and ceramic tile. Steel frame installation for the grand stairs at the commons has begun, and other interior stair structural work is nearing completion. The exterior masonry is nearing completion with interior masonry work fully complete. On the west side of the playground, the terrace walls are in place and backfilled. Sidewalks are underway at the south side of the site.
This month, January, 2010, the grand staircase and stair towers will be completed and finish work will continue on the 3rd and 2nd floors. Drywall will be installed on the first floor and final framing will be completed at the commons.
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Nathan Hale High School
January 2010 Construction Update
View of the new back hallway under construction in the administration and student services area
Project 2 - The Modernization of the Main Building
Last month, December 2009, skylights and the rooftop mechanical units were installed on the roof. Installation of drywall and door frames was nearly completed. Painting and installation of ceiling panels and ceramic tile started on the 2nd floor. In the old boiler room, installation of the new boilers, pumps, hot water tanks and piping was started. The new pumps are to provide hydronic hot water from the new high-efficiency boilers to the Project 2 spaces. The exterior storefront windows were installed, and installation of window glazing and sheet metal is ongoing.
This month, January 2010, the contractor should complete the installation of most finishes including painting, acoustical panels, ceiling tiles, ceramic tile, and flooring. Work will start on other finishes including the casework, wall coverings, and interior glazing. The Contractor will also start installation of mechanical and electrical trim devices, startup mechanical units, and energize electrical panels.
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About This Update
This email provides monthly updates for schools in the BEX III Program, including:
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For More Information
Contact:
Pauline Sugarman
Community Outreach,
Building Excellence Project - BEX III
paulines@dkarch.com
(206) 658-2931
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