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BOND 2024

New High School Updates - 2021 Bond

  • Construction of New High School Continues On Schedule

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    Highlights:

    Concrete work and steel forms have gone up for the Ag Sciences and Athletic areas.

    Steel for the catwalk has been erected in the performing arts center, and crews continue other steel work in this area.

    Building Construction

    • Roofing: The lower roof of the administrative area is nearing completion. Insulation and roofing systems for classroom areas have been fully installed.
    • HVAC: HVAC units are being placed and connected.
    • Windows: Window frames and glass have been installed on the first floor, allowing for sheetrock installation.
    • Walls: Exterior and interior metal wall framing continues in the Media Center, Cafeteria, and Kitchen.
    • Masonry: Masonry work is progressing, including the CMU firewall between the Cafeteria/Kitchen and Auditorium.
    • Utilities: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and blocking work is ongoing in classroom areas, CTE Health Science, and the main entry. The social stairs area has been poured and is ready for masonry. In Area F (CTE), masons are working on interior dividing walls for classrooms, practice rooms, and the band hall, while MEP crews are roughing in utilities.
    • Steel: Steel for the catwalk has been erected in the auditorium area, and steel crews continue with detailing. The Locker Room area has steel columns, girders, joists, and roof decking installed. Steel is also up for the Weight Room and Practice Gym, and roof decking began this week.
    • Foundation: Excavation, formwork, and concrete work for stem walls and footings at the AG Barn and Athletic areas are underway.

    Site Work

    • Parking and Grading: Site parking and grading work has resumed.
    • Utilities: Utility crews have connected the building's storm sewer drainage to underground connections.
    • Right-of-Way: AGCM has engaged in discussions with landowners and the attorney for the property south of Timmerman regarding the right-of-way.
    • Traffic and Sidewalks: Claycomb and the civil engineer received a response from TxDOT regarding sidewalks and the traffic signal, and are working on revised pricing. The County has communicated with the City about construction work at Link/Huber, and Claycomb is continuing with design while awaiting geotechnical and survey information.

  • Concrete Work Nears Completion

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    Summer is here and we have added ice, coolers and shade around the jobsite for the crews. 

    All concrete for the second floor is complete. Structural concrete for weight and locker rooms is scheduled and will complete the concrete work at the main building pad. Prep work for concrete for the ag barn will begin the next two weeks, and work continues for the student and staff parking lots.

    Roofing installation has significantly progressed the past two weeks and is nearly complete on the classroom portion of the building. This allows top out sheetrock to be underway at the classroom area corridors. Exterior and interior metal wall framing continues in the CTE Health Science area, and interior metal wall framing in the cafeteria and kitchen. Roof decking and steel support for the auditorium and both gyms are underway.

    MEP, fire sprinklers, blocking in walls, above ceilings, waterproofing and sheathing is nearly complete. Masonry work and blocking for east wall and interior dividing walls has begun.

    Due to large cost impact, AGCM has requested that the design team look at alternatives for curb drainage required by the City of Seguin for the Timmerman Road traffic signal. This will entail further conversations with TxDot. At the Link/Huber intersection, the Geotech firm is awaiting approval for an excavation permit from the county. Once TIA, Geotech, and surveys are received, Claycomb will provide a preliminary design to the county for further review. 

  • Rain Doesn’t Stop Construction

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    Sheathing and water proofing around both floors of the classroom wing and administration area are nearly complete. Blocking is complete in the first floor of the classroom wing, with fire sprinklers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing continuing installations in walls and above ceilings. The second floor of the classroom portion has mechanical, electrical and plumbing in wall and above ceiling in progress, and framing is complete. Roof decking in this area is also complete. Interior metal framing at the administration area is complete. Structural steel at the auditorium, cafeteria, kitchen and CTE areas continue.

    With abundant rain over the last few weeks, Bartlett Cocke crews brought in sump pumps and got to work removing water quickly.

    The competition gym home side, and the practice gym are prepped and scheduled for concrete pour. Approximately three pours remain to complete the main building, plus one more for the Ag Barn.

    Pre-construction meetings for the Hwy 123 traffic signal at the new main entrance will be scheduled. The City of Seguin Capital Projects has released the permit, and Bartlett Cocke is reviewing scope of work with subs. Procurement meetings with Meteor Education are scheduled to begin discussions on transition, review and inventory of existing furnishings.

    At the Link/Huber intersection, the surveyor has been released to begin this work, and Claycomb has made contact with the County to review the extent of the scope of work. The security/technology consultant has received the video surveillance layout and design, and is working on provided construction drawings.

Bond 2024 Updates

  • Board of Trustees Selects Architects

    At the September meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the architecture firms that will be leading the design and planning for the district’s 2024 bond campus refresh projects.

    These projects, made possible by NISD voters, aim to modernize and improve school facilities throughout the district.

    •  New Early Childhood Center /Former Elementary School Refresh Project -  LPA Design Studio
    • Intermediate/Rebranded Elementary School Refresh Project - LPA Design Studio
    •  Junior High School Refresh Project - O'Connell Robertson 
    • Geotechnical engineering, construction material testing, and surveying services - Terracon

    These firms have been selected based on their experience, expertise, and commitment to providing innovative and functional designs that align with the district's vision. They will work closely with district administrators, teachers, and community members to ensure that the projects meet the needs of our students and staff.

    We are excited to see these projects come to fruition and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community.

     

    Meeting 2 – 2024 Bond Oversight & Facilities Planning Committee 

    On September 11, the committee met to review feedback and updates of the first meeting for visioning and programming of the elementary project, and then discussed visioning of the new athletic facilities. Members participated in discussion and group activity facilitiated by LPA Architects for consideration of site topography and restrictions, parking and restroom capacity, and design elements for fields, pressboxes, entrances, etc. 

    A group of people collaborate around a wall covered in architectural plans and sticky notes.

     

    Intermediate Student and Family Feedback 

    At Open House on September 25, students and families had an opportunity to meet the architects and project managers and provide feedback on design elements of the new elmentary school and athletic facilities. 

    A window display showcasing architectural designs for a new elementary and high school athletic facilities, with a call for student and family feedback at the Intermediate Open House. A group of people, including children, look at a display of photos in a school hallway.

  • On August 21, the 2024 Bond Oversight and Facilities Planning Committee held the first of four meetings with the purpose to provide vision and recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the development of projects approved in the 2024 Bond.

    Approximately 30 members attended the first meeting hosted by LPA Design Studios to discuss Programming and Visioning of the New Elementary School with an anticipated opening of Aug. 2027. Superintendent Epley kicked off the session with a timeline recap of the 2024 Bond and Long Range Master Plan and shared the sites purchased for future 2-5 elementary campuses.

    Members participated in discussions and group activities around options for campus layout, features, and various learning and play spaces. Future meeting agendas will include discussion of the New Athletic Facilities (Prop B and C) and a developing recommendations to the Board of Trustees for consideration.

    A group of people gather around tables in a large room for a meeting or workshop. A logo for the Navarro Independent School District, featuring a school building, sports equipment, and the text 'Navarro 2024 Bond Oversight & Facilities Planning Committee'.

  • ​​​​​​At the July 15 regular meeting, the Board of Trustees approved several action items to move forward with projects in the 2024 Bond:

    • Approval of construction delivery method for New Elementary School Project
    • Approval of program management services for 2024 Bond Projects - AGCM awarded
    • Approval of Athletic Complex Project Step1 awarding Design-Build Firms, with authorization for Superintendent to approve Step2
    • Approval of architect for New Elementary Project - LPA Design Studios awarded
    • Approval of architect for Playground and Parking Improvement Projects - Corgan awarded
    • Approval of architect for High School Chiller Replacement Project - O’Connell-Robertson awarded

Bond 2024 Results

 

Congratulations Navarro Panther Family, 

A flyer for a bond election in Navarro ISD. The bond is for $120,000,000 and will be used for various projects, including a new elementary school, a new athletic stadium, and new baseball and softball fields.

With the following District priorities in mind,

  • Priority 1: Recruiting, Hiring, Coaching, and Retaining High Quality Teachers and Staff to Support Student Outcomes.
  • Priority 2: Maximizing Academic Performance.
  • Priority 3: Maximizing Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Opportunities, Performance, and Engagement.
  • Priority 4: Planning, Preparing, and Maintaining Facilities and Environments for Learning.
  • Priority 5: Obtaining and Maintaining Top Rated District Recognition

Navarro Independent School District announced a $120 million bond election scheduled to take place on May 4, 2024. The decision to call the bond election came after the Board reviewed the work of the District Long-Range Master Planning Committee, consisting of 33 community members, parents, students, faculty, and staff, dedicating their time from November 2023 to January 2024 to assess the current state of the district, demographics, areas no longer meeting current standards, financial impacts, and opportunities with current facilities. 

The bond election, unanimously approved 7-0 by the Board of Trustees, consisting of a $120 million bond is divided into three separate propositions to address current legal requirements:

Proposition A: Growth & Reinvestment - $73,700,000

  • New Elementary 2-5 Campus on New Site
  • Existing Elementary and Intermediate Refresh
  • Safety and Security Enhancements (Access Control, Video Surveillance, & Video Intercom)
  • Chiller Replacement at Existing High School
  • Drives and Parking
  • Project Contingencies
  • Jr High Remodel/Refresh/Expansion (Classroom construction, corridor/covered walkway, construction, paint, flooring, electrical)

Proposition B: New Athletic Stadium - $35,500,000

  • Football, Soccer, Track & Field Facilities (7,000 seating)
  • Concessions, Restrooms, and Field House

Proposition C: New Baseball & Softball Turf Fields, Tennis Courts, Restrooms, & Concessions - $10,800,000

  • New Baseball & Softball Turf Fields
  • Tennis Courts
  • Restrooms and Concessions

We want to thank all who voted in the bond election. The District and Board of Trustees is committed to supporting the students, families, and staff of Navarro ISD with open communication, fiscal responsibility, and collaborative visioning for the future through engagement of students, families, staff, and community members. We are grateful for the passage of Bond Proposition A, B and C.  Of the 859 votes cast, the results were:

  • Proposition A:  69.62% for and 30.38% against
  • Proposition B:  59.67% for and 40.33% against
  • Proposition C:  60.37% for and 39.63% against

 

We will continue our mission to grow our students, our district and our community by building collaborative partnerships to cultivate positive relationships that grow successful students; helping them make connections that prepare them for their future. The results of this election help to shape our planning for the future and guide our operational decisions.

We will continue our commitment to communication and transparency and will be posting design and construction/renovation updates on the Bond 2024 AT WORK page as the projects get underway.


Sincerely, 

Mandy Epley

 

Long-Range Facilities Master Planning Process

Navarro Long-Range Facilities Master Planning Committee Draft Proposed Recommendations Subject to Board and Voter Approval to be Reviewed and Adjusted Annually as NeededThe Navarro ISD Long-Range Facilities Master Planning Committee is made up of faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members who came together to discuss and make informed decisions to manage growth and district needs. After extensive research, discussions, and considerations the committee presented their recommendations for future facilities and priority projects for the Navarro Facilities Master Plan to the Navarro Board of Trustees for consideration.