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Chester Valley Elementary School

Addition and Renewal

Chester Valley Elementary School will be renovated during the 2009-10 school year. During that time the school will be closed and classes will relocate to Kennedy Elementary School on Fort Richardson Army Post.

The district will make every effort to make the move a positive experience for parents and students. There will be many questions about the year-long relocation. The information below should address many concerns. Further questions may be directed to Chester Valley Principal Sharon Mitchell.

Q&A about the move to Kennedy

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Q&A about the Chester Valley Remodel

Building Design Committee

In April 2008 voters approved a bond proposition that included funding for addition to and renewal of Chester Valley Elementary School. The school was originally built in 1964 and while well-maintained, its building systems are worn out, maintenance intensive to repair and operate, and do not include required components for energy efficiency. Handouts, minutes and presentations from the Building Design Committee meetings are available below:

For additional information about this project please contact:

Mary Cary, Project Manager
ASD Facilities
cary_mary@asdk12.org
or 907-348-5200

 

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Project Status Report to the Anchorage School Board - November 10, 2008

Project name Chester Valley Elementary School Renewal
Project description Additions, modifications and renewal of existing school
Project budget Original: $17,250,000 Current: $18,230,000
Design status McCool Carlson Green is producing design development drawings with anticipated delivery in early November.
Schedule Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2009.

 

Bond Information

April 2008
Proposition 2 passed April 1, 2008
Proposition 2 includes funding for renewal, addition & design at three schools, including the following at Chester Valley Elementary:

  • Complete building renovation and site renewal (parking, playground, sports fields, landscaping)
  • Additions: gymnasium, art classroom, minor addition and relocation of office areas
  • Sprinkler system installation for fire safety
  • Seismic upgrades
  • Mechanical system upgrades
  • Electrical system upgrades
  • Hazardous materials abatement
  • Exterior window replacement
  • Building insulation upgrades
  • Site circulation and drainage improvements
  • Playground upgrades

April 2007
The April 2007 bonds did not include funds for any projects at Chester Valley Elementary.

April 2006
Proposition 10 would have renovated and expanded two elementary schools, and design and plan several other school renewal projects. At Chester Valley Elementary School:

  • Addition and renewal (Proposition 10 failed April 2006)

November 2004
The November 2004 bond did not include funds for any projects at Chester Valley Elementary.

April 2004
The projects proposed in Proposition 4, 5, and 6 were researched by professional engineers and facility managers, reviewed by citizens on the Capital Request Advisory Committee, and publicly scrutinized and approved by the School Board and Assembly. The following is a list of projects for Chester Valley:

  • Classroom addition and whole school renovation (bring to 26-classroom standard) (Proposition 5 failed April 6, 2004.)

April 2003
Propositions 9, 10 and 11 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (made up of parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. Proposition 11 continues major renovations at three high schools, funds renovations at two other schools, and funds construction of a new high school in Eagle River. Proposition 11 passed April 1, 2003.

  • Chester Valley Elementary School – Design Funding
    Design renovation/addition of kindergarten classrooms, music classroom improvements, multipurpose room renovation, and other school improvement projects

April 2002
Propositions 5 and 6 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (which represents parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. This rigorous public process helps ensure that the most critical needs throughout the municipality are addressed and that the community's investment in school facilities is protected. Propositions 5 and 6 passed April 2, 2002.

  • Minor Renewal

 


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