New Vista High School
700 20th Street Boulder, CO 80302 | 720.561.8700
Original Construction Date | 1953
PHASE
Phase 1
PROJECT BUDGET
$11,194,746 (2014 Bond funding)
PROJECT TEAM
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PROJECT MANAGER: Gene Temanson |
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ARCHITECT: MOA |
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CONTRACTOR: Adolfson & Peterson |
New Vista Groundbreaking Aug. 24, 2023
Renderings of the New Building
UPDATES
October 2023
This has been an exciting month for the construction project as the new building has started to come out of the ground! Concrete—LOTS of concrete—has been delivered, then poured, as the construction of the foundation continues in earnest each day. Forms can be seen emerging from these foundations as the work progresses towards the installation of the building structure. With all of this activity taking place around the site, we commend A&P Construction for their attention to detail that has minimized any impact on the existing school and the students and staff.
Thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction. Though the opening of the new school is months away, it is exciting to see the progress being made on a daily basis!
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Previous Updates
August 2023
August 2023
The area where the new building will be located, just east of the existing building, has been cleared and leveled over the past few weeks. Rough grading is complete and the work of drilling the 739 support piers has begun. Yet to come this month will be the start of stormwater infrastructure installation and rough-in for underground electrical systems. The weather has been favorable for most of this work and the number of workers on the site will continue to increase in the weeks ahead.
July 2023
July 2023
The construction trailers are set, perimeter fencing has been put in place, and as of July 5, shovels are in the ground as Adolfson and Peterson Construction begins its work on the new building for New Vista High School! The design and planning for this project, several years in the making, has been a collaboration of many stakeholders, and we are excited for the completion of the new building in the fall of 2024.
MOA Architects, along with general contractor Adolfson & Peterson (A&P) Construction, will be leading the project for BVSD. A&P has extensive experience in working in the schools/education sector, and has completed a number of successful projects for BVSD. Funding for the construction of the new school is being provided through the Bond ballot measure that was approved by voters in November 2022, along with funding from the 2014 Bond program.
Extra planning and strict safety protocols have been put in place and are monitored daily and reassessed on a weekly basis with BVSD, MOA Architects and all outside vendors. As we will be doing each month, this update is intended to keep the NVHS community apprised of the upcoming work scheduled to be completed in the month ahead. Below are the highlights of the work taking place this month:
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Clearing of the site and demo of existing structures (tennis courts, basketball court, small walkway and surrounding landscape)
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Completion of temporary drive/entrance to the existing parking lot off of 20th street.
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Note: Entrance to the south parking lot off of Baseline Road is closed to public access and will be for the duration of the project
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Site survey and rough grading of the entire footprint of the new campus
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Begin to layout the building foundation
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Begin work on exterior storm water pond construction on site
June 2023
June 2023
This month, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (A&P) will mobilize to the site with equipment and materials.
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Mobilize for construction trailer delivery and installation
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Rework parking entrance: Eliminating east entrance and establishing a WEST entrance to the staff/student parking area.
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Temporary fencing installed around the construction site. Note that, until its completion, this construction area will be closed to the public, including on the weekends. This includes most of the property EAST of the current school building (excluding parking areas).
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Site survey completed
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Major site equipment deliveries completed by July 1, 2023
May 2023
The construction contract was awarded to Adolfson & Peterson Construction. Construction will begin over the summer with the contractor molizing to the site in July. The contractor is developing the detailed construction schedule, which plans for approximately 15 months to construct the new building and a mid-year move-in during the 2024-25 school year. Planning is underway for a groundbreaking celebration in August. Check back for information.
Construction Kick-off Letter to Families
September 2023
September 2023
Literally tons of dirt have been moved on the east side of the existing New Vista High School building—a visible indication of the progress being made on the site currently. This month we will start to see the new building come out of the ground as the foundation is constructed and the building starts to go vertical. This is an exciting time for the project! Beginning around Sept. 20, concrete trucks will be coming and going to the site on a regular basis to pour the foundation walls which will continue for several weeks. Thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time.
DESIGN ADVISORY TEAM
Design Advisory Team
The Design Advisory Team (DAT) team includes teachers, staff, parents and community members who will work with the architects to develop the design for the project. The design for the new New Vista High School building was completed in 2022.
Team Members
School Community Members
David Biek, Parent
Isabella Boza, Student
Ben Brandt, Student
Eric Ironside, Parent
Sennen Knauer, Interim Principal
CJ Lanaghen, Student
Jeff Mogab, Teacher
Alex Robertson, Teacher
Ilan Sherman, Teacher
Ann Thomaier, Office Manager
Leah Welner, Student
District Staff
Ghita Carroll, Sustainability Coordinator
Kiffany Lychock, Teaching and Learning Director
Mandy Redfield, Project Manager
Scott Stevens, Bond Executive Director
Gene Temanson, Project Manager
Meeting ScheduleDAT meetings are open for the public to observe, and there is an opportunity for public comment at each meeting. The meeting schedule will be set when the project begins. September 8, 2021 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. Minutes, Presentation |
SCOPE OF WORK
The New Vista High School building will be replaced with a new building on the same site. New Vista High School is currently housed in a building that was originally constructed in 1952 as Baseline Jr. High School. The building has aged to the point where the cost to repair and renovate was significant enough that it makes more financial sense to replace the school rather than continue to invest in a worn out, out-dated building.
The new building will serve students for 70 years with significantly better energy efficiency and reduced ongoing maintenance costs. In addition, the new building design supports the educational program better, with features such as a modern performance space/auditorium, outdoor learning spaces, and flexible learning spaces.
A portion of the project budget in the 2014 Bond program was used for design of the new building, and the remainder will be used toward construction.
PROJECT PHOTOS