2024 Summer Construction Projects

Most school construction projects are funded by voter-approved capital levies. Additional funding may be provided by grants.

While major school construction projects — school replacement, modernization, and additions — take multiple years, smaller projects are scheduled during the summer break to avoid disruption to teaching and learning.

Often termed summer projects because of the timing, most of these projects are also referred to as systems projects because they involve part of the school building’s systems: heating and ventilation, safety, security, windows and doors, roofing, electrical or plumbing, playgrounds and other site improvements, exterior cladding (siding, painting, repairs), and seismic improvements for earthquake safety. 

Projects starting in summer 2024, or that are underway, are funded by the 2022 Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics V Capital Levy (BTA V), and the 2019 Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEX V).

You can also view projects from recent previous years.

Eckstein Middle School

Project 1: Repair roof and flashing to extend life of roof.

• Project Manager: Mark Emelko
• Funding: BTA V

Project 2: Replace exterior windows

• Project Manager: Mark Emelko
• Funding: BEX V

Highland Park Elementary School

Replace existing playground equipment.

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: PlayCreation/LSI
• Funding: BTA V

Jane Addams Middle School

Project 1: Install new bleachers in both gymnasiums

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: H2I Group, Inc.
• Funding: BEX V

Project 2: Make site improvements including new stairs to main entrance from drop off area, landscaping, lighting, and retaining wall. Add bike rack.

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: Diverse Earthworks, Inc.
• Funding: BEX V

Maple Elementary School

Install new playgrounds, new synthetic field with track, new bicycle traffic garden, and new amphitheater. Improve landscaping.

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: New X, Inc.
• Funding: BEX V and BTA V

Rising Star Elementary School

Replace existing playground. Add bicycle traffic garden.

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: PlayCreation/LSI
• Funding: BTA V

Van Asselt School (Interim site)

Install athletic field lights.

• Project Manager: Conrad Plyler
• Contractor: Musco Sports Lighting, Inc.
• Funding: BTA V