John Muir
John Muir Elementary School Early Learning Addition and Improvements
About the Project
Overview
This is a project to build a 4-classroom Early Learning addition with before- and after-school childcare support spaces.
It also includes renovating the 3rd floor of the 1971 addition from open concept to 3 classrooms, upgrades to the existing fire suppression system, and loading dock upgrades. Site work includes adding modular play equipment, bicycle parking, a bicycle garden, and work on the right-of-way curb ramp.
The existing school will remain on site during the school year while construction is going on.
Funding Source: Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics V Capital Levy (BTA V), approved by voters in 2022 and a Distressed Schools Grant from the State of Washington.
Timeline
![construction phase graphic showing that the school is in the Construction documents and permitting phase](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ConstructionProgress_4_ConstructionDocsPermitting-1024x125.png)
- Predesign phase: Complete
- Schematic design phase: Complete
- Design development phase: Complete
- Construction documents and permitting phase: In progress
- Bid and award phase: Estimated start, March 2024
- Construction phase: Estimated start, June 2024
- Estimated completion: Summer 2025
Project Updates
Progress updates are posted for the previous month after the monthly BEX and BTA Capital Levies Oversight Committee meetings.
June 2024
Began preparing for construction.
July
![a loader is demolishing part of a brick building](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JMES-July2024-demolition2.jpg)
![a bucket loader is demolishing a portion of a brick building while workers spray water](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JMES-July2024-demolition1.jpg)
- Received building permit.
- Started demolition of the early learning area and the interior 3rd floor of the 1971 building.
Project Design
School Design Advisory Team (SDAT)
Early in the design process, representatives from the school community come together to form a school’s SDAT. SDATs typically include school and district staff, parents, and community members. Students are sometimes included for all or part of the process. The project construction managers also take part. Learn more about the John Muir SDAT.
Architect’s Drawings
![simple site plan of a school](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muir-floor-plan-web.png)
![drawing of the outside of a brick building with a flag pole and trees. people are shown walking on the side walk and walkway to the entry](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muir-front-render-Mar2024-web.png)
![drawing of a 1 story brick building with pavement in front](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muir-pk-entry-web-1.png)
Project Team
Project Design: Anjali Grant Design
GCCM: Absher Construction
Project Manager: Matisia Hollingsworth, mchollingswo@seattleschools.org, 206-252-0901