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Update as of December 18, 2024

The following progress has been made since the November Board Meeting:

• A meeting was held involving Director of Operations, the Architect, and the Engineer to discuss foundation options for the project. 
• For both childcare facilities, the draft Class A cost estimate for traditional stick-build construction is currently under review by the Architect and will be issued for review next week.
• The Class A cost estimate for the modular construction option is still being completed by the cost estimate consultant.
• Coordination of site conditions for both facilities with the City of Dawson Creek and the District of Tumbler Ridge is still ongoing.
• Structural and civil engineering coordination remains in progress.

 Next Steps:

• Review the final costing once it is received and integrate any necessary adjustments into the design plans.
• Continue with detailed design work to ensure all elements are resolved and ready for the next phase.
• Maintain open communication with city representatives to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment.
• Finalize the Class A cost estimates for both construction options.
• Confirm site-specific requirements, including fire hydrant locations, in coordination with the City of Dawson Creek.

A full progress report is available at: 
https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/capital-projects/child-care-facilities.

Update as of December 18, 2024

The Crescent Park Elementary School expansion project is moving along nicely.  The modular construction tender package has been posted on BC Bid and project update meetings have been held with the City of Dawson Creek and Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Tentative Schedule for Bid Process:
December 9, 2024 - Post on BC Bid 
December 19, 2024 - Bidders optional site visit 
January 6, 2025 – Tender close and award

Full progress on the capital project is available at: https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/capital-projects.

At the November 27th Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved to circulate the following policies for feedback: 

• 4270 District Scholarship Awards
• 4330 Early Dismissal of Students

Feedback will be accepted by the Policy Committee until January 3, 2025.  Please email feedback to cfennell@sd59.bc.ca.  

All school district policies can be viewed on the school district website at: District Policies | School District 59.

Update as of November 27, 2024

In November, the following progress occurred:
o    Engineer, Director of Operations and Secretary-Treasurer met to discuss the tendering process rendering of the front of the school.
o    Director of Operations and Secretary-Treasurer attended a Crescent Park PAC meeting where a slide deck presentation was provided to the PAC . PAC was given a copy of the rendering, site plan and floor plan to be posted at the school, as well as a copy of the presentation.
o    Engineer and Director of Operations met to set schedule for tendering of the modular construction portion of the project.

Tentative Tender Schedule
o    November 26, 2024 - Final meeting between electrical, mechanical and structural engineers
o    December 2, 2024 - Post on BC Bid
o    Mid December 2024 - Bidders site visit
o    January 6, 2025 – Tender close and award

Full progress on the capital project is available at: https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/capital-projects/crescent-park-expansion-project

The Transportation Department is reminding all students to have appropriate winter clothing when they ride the school bus. This will include but not limited to winter coats, winter footwear, head wear and hand protection.

In winter driving conditions, it is important to always be prepared for the unexpected.  This is to ensure the safety of all school bus passengers if there were to be any delays while the bus is on route.