S-E project behind schedule
SHERBURNE – The main entrance to the Sherburne-Earlville High School building is more than “a bit behind” schedule, as administrators described it during the open house in September. It looks like it’ll be closer to a year behind instead.
The renovation is part of a $25.2 million multi-year capital building project ongoing since the planning stages began in 2007. A representative from the project’s contractors, Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects and Engineers of Binghamton, described an unanticipated, mammoth solid block of concrete laced with 3-inch rebar that had to be demolished and removed at the previous entrance to the old building.
“The previous foundation was not correctly documented in the existing specs. There was a foundation encapsulated underground that had to be removed,” said BCK Project Manager Ed Bernhauer in his report before the Sherburne-Earlville Board of Education last night.
The change orders that resulted, including an additional steel structure, were added to address safety concerns, he said. Bernhauer delivered a new, six page production schedule to the board, one that highlighted 16 items behind schedule and 18 items that were ahead.
School board member Patrick Dunshee questioned the representative regarding the efficiency of the original designs and plans, and said he hoped the steel structure could be completed in two weeks as stipulated on the summary.
Member Dr. Tom Morris expressed his frustration with the delay: “I cannot believe that front door has been closed for eight months. And now we have steel design yet to go. If this were my house project, I would have fired the contractor, hired an engineer and started over,” he said.
Morris was the only board member to oppose renegotiating a contract with the school district’s hired construction manager back in November. The manager was one of two who started with the project. According to Assistant Superintendent Todd Griffin, the other manager was involved primarily with the planning phase.
Superintendent Gayle Hellert said she “certainly hoped” the contractors could complete the front entrance by June 1.
Phase one of the project, completed over the summer, utilized $5.1 million of the levy authorized project. It included a geothermal heating and air conditioning system, a new generator, exterior windows and sidewalks, and upgrades to classrooms and guidance and administration offices. Phase two, which is ongoing, is estimated to cost $19 million. It includes renovations to the library, music suite, food serving area, swimming pool, main entrance, auditorium entrance/lobby, and exterior site work, new windows, and a generator.
Bernhauer suggested three add-ons to take up the remaining funds passed by referendum: a campus wireless data network in the elementary and middle/high school buildings, new roofing over the middle school auditorium, and roofing repairs over the handicapped accessible stairwell and others that are currently leaking in the building. All of the suggestions are eligible for the project, which is state-aided, because they deal with health, safety and welfare issues, he said.
Morris asked whether the amount could be subtracted from the capital improvement project instead of spent.
Board Chairman Doug Shattuck confirmed that the board could agree to go in that direction, but the funds wouldn’t be applicable to any other part of the budget.
The board is expected to address a potential $1.6 million shortfall for the next school year at its upcoming March 7 meeting.
The renovation is part of a $25.2 million multi-year capital building project ongoing since the planning stages began in 2007. A representative from the project’s contractors, Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects and Engineers of Binghamton, described an unanticipated, mammoth solid block of concrete laced with 3-inch rebar that had to be demolished and removed at the previous entrance to the old building.
“The previous foundation was not correctly documented in the existing specs. There was a foundation encapsulated underground that had to be removed,” said BCK Project Manager Ed Bernhauer in his report before the Sherburne-Earlville Board of Education last night.
The change orders that resulted, including an additional steel structure, were added to address safety concerns, he said. Bernhauer delivered a new, six page production schedule to the board, one that highlighted 16 items behind schedule and 18 items that were ahead.
School board member Patrick Dunshee questioned the representative regarding the efficiency of the original designs and plans, and said he hoped the steel structure could be completed in two weeks as stipulated on the summary.
Member Dr. Tom Morris expressed his frustration with the delay: “I cannot believe that front door has been closed for eight months. And now we have steel design yet to go. If this were my house project, I would have fired the contractor, hired an engineer and started over,” he said.
Morris was the only board member to oppose renegotiating a contract with the school district’s hired construction manager back in November. The manager was one of two who started with the project. According to Assistant Superintendent Todd Griffin, the other manager was involved primarily with the planning phase.
Superintendent Gayle Hellert said she “certainly hoped” the contractors could complete the front entrance by June 1.
Phase one of the project, completed over the summer, utilized $5.1 million of the levy authorized project. It included a geothermal heating and air conditioning system, a new generator, exterior windows and sidewalks, and upgrades to classrooms and guidance and administration offices. Phase two, which is ongoing, is estimated to cost $19 million. It includes renovations to the library, music suite, food serving area, swimming pool, main entrance, auditorium entrance/lobby, and exterior site work, new windows, and a generator.
Bernhauer suggested three add-ons to take up the remaining funds passed by referendum: a campus wireless data network in the elementary and middle/high school buildings, new roofing over the middle school auditorium, and roofing repairs over the handicapped accessible stairwell and others that are currently leaking in the building. All of the suggestions are eligible for the project, which is state-aided, because they deal with health, safety and welfare issues, he said.
Morris asked whether the amount could be subtracted from the capital improvement project instead of spent.
Board Chairman Doug Shattuck confirmed that the board could agree to go in that direction, but the funds wouldn’t be applicable to any other part of the budget.
The board is expected to address a potential $1.6 million shortfall for the next school year at its upcoming March 7 meeting.
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