BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:                  Board of Education  

FROM:             Donald Evans, Superintendent

DATE:              November 14, 2018

SUBJECT:       Approve Consultant for Oxford Reconstruction and Renovation Project Expanded Geotechnical Study

BACKGROUND:

The Oxford Reconstruction and Renovation project was approved by the Board as a part of the Measure I Reallocation Plan in January 2018.  The project includes demolition of the old Multi-Purpose Building and construction of a new Multi-Purpose Building with new Classrooms on the lower level.  The project also includes major reconfiguration and renovations to the existing Classroom/Administration wing. 

As part of the design process the District has retained Alan Kropp and Associates (“Kropp”), a Berkeley-based Geotechnical Engineering firm to prepare a geotechnical report to guide the designs for foundations on the new building.  Kropp has indicated in preliminary meetings with the District that there is a need for an expanded geotechnical investigation of the site based upon potential soil movement in the area of the Oxford site.  This issue will require a more extensive study to meet the requirements for project approval of the California Geological Survey (CGS), which must approve the project, prior to approval by the Division of State Architect (DSA). 

Kropp’s proposal for services is attached, and includes multiple, very deep borings and several large-diameter borings which will allow the team geologist to accurately characterize the site conditions.  The proposal includes analysis, reporting, coordination with CGS and DSA to develop project foundations which could mitigate identified geo-hazards.  If this proposal is approved, the borings and site work are anticipated to be completed over the winter holiday break when school is not in session.

POLICY/CODE

FISCAL IMPACT

$196,647 for Expanded Geotechnical Study.  Funded by the Measure I Bond.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an amendment to the Independent Consultant Agreement with Alan Kropp and Associates for an Expanded Geotechnical Study for the Oxford Elementary School site.

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO:                 Donald Evans, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM:            Lew Jones, Interim Executive Director of Facilities
DATE:             November 7, 2018
SUBJECT:      Career Technical Funding Implementation

BACKGROUND

Career Technical Education has a long established history within our district.  The Board awarded a contract on April 11^th to create three state of the art spaces to support our Biotech, Carpentry and Electronic Tech curriculum.  Once these projects are complete, Facilities anticipates that there will be a balance of close to $1.5M. This document will layout a current plan for future project spending related to CTE.  Our CTE program coordinators met with Educational Services and presented their recommendations to the Facilities Division. Some projects may include design, project management services and contractors which will return to the Board for approval at a future date.  The funding allocation will allow us to create timelines and schedules for each project. Facilities may choose to combine some of the projects for potential savings.   Facilities is requesting approval of the allocation of funds for the following future CTE projects:

FISCAL IMPACT: 
Cost of award by this action: None.  Future projects will be contained within the remaining Berkeley High School Career Technical Education Project balance from Measure I.   

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the allocation of funds for future CTE Projects