Capital Projects and Planning

School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) for BEX IV Projects

Capital Programs Annual Report April 2013 (posted 4/11/2013)

Delivering BEX IV K-5 Capacity in Northeast Seattle (posted 4/2/13)

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I.  Summary of Options and Recommendations

II. Comparison of Cedar Park and Lake City Sites: Delivering of 400 K-5 seats

• Cedar Park School Feasibility Study
• Lake City School Feasibility Study
• Summary of Cedar Park and Lake City Schools Feasibility and Analysis
• Lake City and Cedar Park School Sites K-5 Resident Students within One Mile Radius

III. Reports from Study and Analysis of Three Options as Alternatives to Current Plan to Construct 650-seat New Northeast Elementary School

• Study and Analysis for Option 1: Feasibility Studies and Cost Estimates for New Additions at Bryant, View Ridge, and Wedgwood 
• Study and Analysis for Option 2: Feasibility Studies and Cost Estimates for a 500-seat New NE Elementary School and 150-seat Addition at Wedgwood 
• Study and Analysis for Option 3:
  * Cost Estimate
  * Enrollment Planning Analysis

Intermediate Term Capacity Management (ITCM) Frequently Asked Questions 

Overview

We strive to make the school buildings a healthy, safe and secure physical environment for learning.  We do this by creating effective learning spaces and improving the function of each school. Department staff members ensure that we provide construction services effectively and efficiently. 

Goals

Our Department goals align with the Seattle Public Schools mission – Excellence For All, particularly “Creating an infrastructure that works well”.  These primary goals include:

• Strengthen and streamline capital project management
• Wisely manage the use of building capacity
• Enhance cost-effective use of capital resources

Current Initiatives

We are always partnering with other departments to meet District goals. Some of our larger initiatives, which are directly related to our primary goals, include:

• Building Excellence IV Program, a six-year, $694.9 million levy that replaces/renovates/builds 16 schools
• Buildings, Technology, and Academics III Program, a six-year, $270 million levy providing funds for repairs and upgrades that will be made to roofs, life safety and mechanical systems, science facilities, technology, and opening five buildings
• Launch the Strategic Infrastructure and Maintenance Initiative (SIMI)
• Build an Asset Preservation System

Accomplishments

We are proud to see principals, teachers, and students using newly renovated or constructed buildings and new systems to enrich the learning experience.  A few of our most recent accomplishments include:

• Opening of newly renovated McDonald International Elementary School
• Receiving $14 million in grants for school energy capital improvements from the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Commerce

Resources

Capital Projects and Planning Department provides services and programs to support the District mission. Contacts for these services are are listed below:

• Director of Capital Projects & Planning: Lucy Morello, 206 252-0644
• Administrative Assistant to Director Morello: Chris Bath, 206 252-0644
• Senior Project Managers (BTA/BEX): Eric Becker, 206 252-0697, Luis Adan, 206 252-0647, Mike Skutack, 206 252-0669
• K-12 Planning Coordinator: Joseph Wolf, 206 252-0551
• Capital Communications Manager: Tom Redman, 206 252-0655
• Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Manager: Anita Hornby, 206 252-0639