Recently Completed Current Construction Projects:
- Jefferson Elementary (1400 Ada Street)
- Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School Portables Project
- All Three BUSD Preschools: Hopkins, King and Franklin See Video of Franklin King Expansion Plan
Recently Completed Landscaping Projects:
- Emerson Elementary School Landscaping Project Emerson Grounds Improvement Project PDF Download First Meeting Announcement PDF
- John Muir Elementary School Landscaping Project Note: First Community Meeting Tuesday October 8, 2013 6:30 p.m. Download PDF
- Willard Middle School Landscaping Project– Willard Grounds Improvement Project PDF
BOARD VIDEOS
- Jefferson Elementary School Landscaping Project Video
- Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School Landscaping Project Video
Previously Completed Construction Projects:
- West Campus (University at Bonar)
- Berkeley High South of Bancroft
- Derby Street Athletic Field (Tim Moellering Field, between Milvia and MLK)
- BTECH Science Lab – See Video of Proposed Plan
- King Middle School Track and Field
Construction Project Videos: We are adding a video component as a part of our communications about upcoming proposed construction projects. We have begun with a video presentation of the Plan for B-Tech’s Proposed Science Lab, and as we refine the process, we will provide a similar video for any new projects of this size or larger. We will not go back and do this for projects that are already underway.
School Yard Projects Completed in 2014
Local school construction bond proceeds are often only associated with big projects such as the new “M” Building on the Berkeley High campus, or the expansion of Jefferson Elementary School. In fact, every year there are smaller projects to upgrade aging building systems including roofs, boilers, fire alarms, security systems, and more. The funds also create new landscapes, playgrounds, and athletic spaces that enrich school life for Berkeley’s students. Here’s a glimpse at some of the most recent grounds improvements:
Emerson Elementary in the Elmwood
- New play structure, picnic tables, benches
- New sport court play surface, and new entrance gates
- New shade trees, terraced plantings, and more
John Muir Elementary in the Claremont
- New synthetic play turf and net structure
- Blacktop human sundial and globe map rendering
- New/renovated plantings, benches, water fountain, and more
Willard Middle School on Telegraph Avenue (photo)
- Enhanced landscaping with native plants along school perimeter
- Improved wayfinding, signage, and enhanced entry
- New paving, concrete, and pathways
Your school bond and maintenance parcel tax monies at work. Thank you, Berkeley!
Next Schoolyard projects in 2015: Berkeley High School, Berkeley Arts Magnet, Jefferson
Completed, Current and Projected Construction Projects
Spent in 2011/12
A. Measure I $12,265,000
B. Measure AA $ 6,042,000
Building Projects Completed in 2011-2012:
Elementary Schools
- LeConte – Replaced Transformer (summer 2012)
- Malcolm X – Roof and Solar (Summer 2012)
- Oxford – Some Floors Replaced (Summer 2011)
- Berkeley Arts Magnet – Roof and Solar (Summer 2012)
- Berkeley Arts Magnet – Replaced Transformer (summer 2012)
- Jefferson – Added 2 Classes in Former Kitchen Space (Summer 2011)
Middle Schools
- King Gym and Media Roof Replaced (Summer 2011)
- King Media Elevator Controls Replaced (Summer 2012)
- King and Willard Girls Lockers (Summer 2012)
Berkeley High School
- Accessibility in Berkeley Community Theater (Summer 2011 and 2012)
- G Building Roof Replaced (Summer 2012)
- Donahue roof replaced (Summer 2011)
- Berkeley Community Theater Roof replaced (Summer 2012)
- G Building Paint and Floors Replaced (Summer 2012)
- Retrofit G/C Buildings Connecting Bridge (Summer 2012)
- BHS Stadium Completion (Summer 2012)
Other Projects
- Three West Campus Buildings Painted and Two Roofs Replaced (Summer 2012)
- West Campus move-in (Summer 2012)
- Replacement and New Furniture Bought (every summer)
Current Project budgets in the Measure AA Bond
- Hopkins Pre-school Modernization $1,806,000
- Charter/CTE/Board $10,608,000
Current/Project Budget in the Measure I Bond of 2010
- Expansion of Number of Classrooms at Jefferson $9,400,000
- King Track and field $1,489,000
- BHS Phase 2 and 3 $30,456,000
- BHS Science $715,000
- Derby field $4,576,000
- Technology – about $250K per year.
