2020 Summer Construction Update

• This project will add 20 preschool classrooms and administrative areas to the east side of the existing Vince Meyer Learning Center building in order to consolidate the district’s preschool programs in one location.
• The project also includes a smaller office addition to the west side of the building for the Technology and Community Education Departments.
• The existing “Ranch” or “Bus Barn” building will be demolished over the summer of 2021.
• Construction activities will significantly impact the use and occupancy of the VMLC building for a good portion of the construction timeframe.

Remove and replace the asphalt and concrete in both south parking lots, highlighted driveways, and the WHS north loading dock areas.

• This project is a continuation of the paving improvements that were started last summer.
• Parking and access to Prairieview will be impacted the most by Phase 3 and 4 of the project. During this time primary parking will be the WHS east parking lot with access to the building through the Theater Arts Center. Both street entrances from University will be closed during this time as well.
• WHS north driveway and loading dock will be closed during Phase 5 of the project.
• Barricades and signage will be provided to assist motorists and visitors. Please do not drive around the barriers.
• The project schedule may change depending on the weather.

• Phase #1 includes: improvements to the existing stadium to prepare it for competition use. This will include lights, fencing, entrance area for spectators, bleachers, press box, and a scoreboard.
• Phase #2 (summer 2021) will include: field turf, concessions area, and restroom facilities.
• Phase #1 work will mainly affect the track and field areas which will be unavailable for use during the project timeframe.
• If all goes according to plan, Waukee Community School District will hold competitive athletic events at Timberline Stadium beginning in the fall of 2020.

• This project allows for a dedicated fitness center to students in grades 8-9 that are in the Northwest High School feeder. This fitness center will be utilized for curricular physical education at Prairieview, along with before/after school and summer strength & conditioning.
• This project mainly affects the north and west areas adjacent to the existing gym and locker rooms.
• The school’s north entrance/exit doors will remain largely available for use.
• Parking in the northernmost lots may be temporarily adjusted to accommodate construction traffic.

• This project will add three new classrooms, a band room, and two small group rooms for personalized instruction.
• This project mainly affects the northernmost ends of the kindergarten and first-grade wings of the existing building.

• This project will add five new classrooms, a band room, a small group room for personalized instruction, and other support spaces.
• Part of the project will include the complete reworking of the south parking lot and driveway to improve the safety and efficiency of student dropoff and pickup. It will significantly increase the amount of driveway length available for vehicle stacking, and should help prevent vehicles from backing up onto SE Boone Drive.
• The addition portion of this project mainly affects the northernmost end of the second-grade wing of the existing building.
• The parking lot improvements are expected to take place over the summer of 2021.