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At the November 7, 2018 Brook Park City Council meeting, Superintendent Mike Sheppard provided a construction update. The visuals from Mr. Sheppard's presentation have been incorporated into the live stream from the meeting.
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On October 17, the district held "Progress as Promised."
The presentation from this community construction update can be downloaded here.
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September 11, 2018
Berea-Midpark Middle School ribbon cutting marks school’s evolution
Berea City School District officially celebrated the newly reconfigured and renamed Berea-Midpark Middle School. Board members, city officials, community members, parents, and school staff attended a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, September 11 to mark the occasion.
“Their commitment to our students and their commitment to our school district goes way above and beyond what I could ever describe,” said Superintendent Mike Sheppard while thanking Berea Board of Education members. “They put a lot of time into what they do as school board members and they all are here for the right reasons. They are here first and foremost for our students. They work really hard with us as a team so we can provide incredible facilities like this and wonderful opportunities across the school district.”
Previously a grades 7-9 junior high, the school reconfigured to a 5-8 middle school model. Bond issue funds of $12.5 million were allocated for upgrades and renovations throughout the new 5-8 campus. These include a connector built between two existing school buildings, new classrooms, HVAC throughout, a new bus loop and parking improvements.
Grades 5 and 6 formerly were housed at the now demolished Ford Intermediate School. That school’s site is the future home of a new elementary school in Brook Park. The auditorium has been retained to incorporate as part of the new school. Grade 9 is once again at the high school
“Without the community’s support of a significant bond issue and investment into our school district facilities, none of this would have been possible and none of the additional ongoing construction projects would be possible. We really thank our community,” said Sheppard.
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September 4, 2018
Ford Intermediate School Demo/Abatement project is a complete demo and abatement of the Intermediate School and saving the auditorium, and subgrade up to elevation for the New Brook Park Elementary.
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August 7, 2018
Learn more about our new schools
- Structure and Design for Student Learning - Brook Park Elementary School
- Designing School Where Structure Creates Learning - Berea-Midpark High School
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July 26, 2018
Berea-Midpark Middle School construction progress
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July 9, 2018
Condenser Units & Piping - BMMS
Ceiling Paint - BMMS
Connector Curtain Wall - BMMS
Interior Drywall - BMMS
Earthwork for Fire Lane - BMMS
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May 14, 2018
Connector Rendering
Connector Progress
Connector Roof
Roof Curbs - Big Creek & MHJH
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May 1, 2018 - Community Forums Slideshow & Interior Renderings
Click to download the slides shown at the Community Forums
High school interior renderings
Elementary school renderings
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April 10, 2018 Renovation Progress Update
MHJH - New aluminum windows
MHJH - Electrical room addition framed and bricked
MEC - New electrical switchgear
MEC - Roof curb installation for mechanical units
Connector - Slab on grade
MHJH/MEC - New electrical service pole and new storm water line installation
Big Creek - Electrical room addition framed and bricked
Big Creek - New exterior windows
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March 1, 2018 Renovation Progress Update
Structural steel detailing complete and steel decking ongoing
New electrical room addition at Big Creek Elementary
New windows installed at MHJH
New roof curbs for rooftop unit on gym of MHJH
New gas line on gym of MHJH
New flooring installed at MEC
New windows installed at MEC
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February 7, 2018 Renovation Progress Update
Structural steel detailing ongoing at the connector addition
Newly painted lockers at MEC
New windows installed at MEC
New windows installed MHJH
New ductwork installed in kindergarten rooms at Big Creek Elementary
New unit ventilator and windows at Big Creek Elementary
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January 8, 2018 Renovation Progress Update
Big Creek – New Ductwork installation at 15% Completion.
New Ceiling being installed at Big Creek at 15% completion.
MHJH - New Unit Ventilators, Fin Tube Covers, and Paint. 10% complete.
MHJH – Installation of Gas lines on roof at 45% completion.
MHJH – New electrical underground service conduit installation at 90% completion.
Connector Addition – Foundation and Stem Walls are 100% Complete. View from M.E.C.
View from MHJH.
Metal Stud Framing in progress at the M.E.C. Building at 75% completion.
MEP rough ins are in progress at the M.E.C. Building 60% complete.
Painting on going at Big Creek, MHJH, and M.E.C. 10 % Complete
Additional Progress:
Big Creek:
- Windows have arrived on site, with install forthcoming.
- Unit Ventilators to be delivered on January 8, 2018
- Interior above ceiling electrical conduit, HVAC piping, and ductwork in progress.
MHJH:
- New Windows scheduled to arrive the week of January 8, 2018, installation forthcoming.
- Interior above ceiling electrical conduit, HVAC piping, and ductwork in progress.
- Connector: Structural Steel delivery and erecting the week of January 15, 2018.
- The current pool at the middle school will have an updated ventilation system and filtration system.
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January 3, 2018
During winter break, the MHJH cafeteria was updated with new furniture for our students! The modern arrangement includes high tables, high stools, lounge chairs, and booths—all in the BCSD Titan colors of orange and blue! When the kids came back to school on January 3rd, they were quite surprised and happy with the discovery of their updated cafeteria! The kids already seem to enjoy this new arrangement and modern look! See the changes by viewing the video and photos below!
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December 6, 2017
The site of the connector building between the existing Junior High and Middlebrook Educational Center has been cleared, followed by the preparation of the building pad. Currently, foundations are being poured and are approximately 25% complete.
The Middlebrook Educational Center interior is undergoing a renovation with walls, ceilings, floors, utilities, painting, etc. and undergoing demolition and beginning of new work.
Since the Junior High is currently occupied with students, work has been contained to sitework, roof work, and 2nd shift piping installation in the corridors. Coming this December, the first section of classrooms will be renovated to receive new windows and air conditioning/heating units.
A look at the construction occurring can be viewed in the video below.
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November 1, 2017
New still image rendering of Berea-Midpark High School
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October 23, 2017
GPD Group presented a new Berea-Midpark High School rendering and new Brook Park Elementary School rendering at the Board of Education meeting.
New to this elementary rendering:
- A bus drive has been added on the I-71 side of the building to divert bus traffic away from Sandhurst Dr.
- Two separate playground areas
- The garden area will be fenced (not visually represented in the video)
Overhead site plan view coming soon.
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October 13, 2017
Rooms at MEC are being cleared out and renovated. The next big step in the process will be the creation of the connector between MEC and MHJH.
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October 5, 2017
Access to MHJH from the rear of the building off of Middlebrook Boulevard will close starting Monday, October 9, 2017. The rear circle drop off will no longer be available. This is due to the renovation that will taking place at the Middlebrook Education Center. Parents will need to utilize the remaining two drop-off/pick-up points: the MHJH main parking lot and Sandlehaven Drive sidewalk. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MHJH directly.
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September 29, 2017
3rd shift personnel will be installing new duct work above ceilings. This will be random areas, but no demo or connections will be made at this time. This is strictly placement of new duct above ceiling and re-installing ceiling tile. No work will be exposed or visible and all ceilings will be closed up at end of the shift.
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August 30, 2017
A new rendering of the elementary to be built in Brook Park.
Rendering Stills
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August 16, 2017
A rendering of the connector between MEC and MHJH that will create the grades 5 through 8 Middle Level Complex.
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August 4, 2017
Big Creek Elementary School
Site Work:
- Asphalt Removal and Replacement
- Asphalt Cracks Filled and Seal Coated
- Electrical Service Upgrade
- Selective Site Demo of Retaining Wall
- Site Grading and Seeding
Building:- Removal and Replacement of Glass and Glazing
- Removal and Replacement of Exterior Doors and Frames
- HVAC Upgrade – Air Conditioning
- Demo and Reconstruction of Main Office and Front Entrance
- Build Addition for Electrical Service
- New Electrical Panels for HVAC system
- Roofing Repair Associated with HVAC Upgrades
- Structural Reinforcing Associated with HVAC Upgrades
- Selective Piping/Ductwork Removal and Replacement
Beginning 8/7/17, the retaining wall in front of building will begin to be removed and the front grass area will be graded to the level of the sidewalk. This retaining wall has been a major problem over the years as it continues to deteriorate.
The paving and resurfacing work will begin in the bus loop area and the staff parking south of the building.
Middleburg Heights Junior High School and Big Creek Elementary School
Windows and HVAC equipment are being ordered for the new air conditioning units to be installed in all of the classrooms that are not air conditioned at this time. The actual work will begin in late October.
Schedules are being finalized that will move 3-5 classrooms for a 2-3 week period while the work is being performed. This process will continue until the work is completed sometime in the spring. Classrooms will have windows replaced, old unit ventilators removed, and new duct work above the ceilings for the addition of the air conditioning.Middleburg Heights Junior High School and MEC
Site Work:
- Asphalt Work Consisting of Select Removal and Replacement, Milling and Resurfacing, and Crack Fill/Seal Coat
- Overall Site Reconfiguration
- Selective Concrete Paving/Sidewalks
- Selective Site Demo
- Site Grading and Landscaping
- Site Lighting
- Electrical Service Upgrade
Building:- Approx. 10,000 SF Building Addition Connecting MHJH & MEC
- Removal and Replacement of Glass and Glazing
- Removal and Replacement of Exterior Doors and Frames
- HVAC Upgrades – Air Conditioning
- Electrical Service Addition
- New electrical panels for HVAC system
- Roofing Repair Associated with HVAC Upgrades
- Structural Reinforcing Associated with HVAC Upgrades
- Selective Piping/Ductwork Removal and Replacement
- Selected Ceiling removal and replacement with associated Lighting
Part of the renovation process involves the removal of unwanted asbestos containing material (ACM). However, all work was surveyed and quantified by a licensed Abatement Consultant. Furthermore, all of the actual work is being conducted by trained and licensed contractors while being supervised by an independent 3rd party Asbestos Consultant. During the work, all areas will be contained and made safe prior to any public occupancy.
New High School & Elementary SchoolAfter multiple meetings to gather input from community members, staff, and administrators on needs for the new high school and new Brook Park elementary school, the preliminary designs are currently in progress.
Board of Education
The parking lot is currently being replaced due to constant flooding during rainfall.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Board of Education parking lot project was NOT funded by bond issue funds.
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February 8, 2017
Throughout the next few years, it is important that the community is well informed about what is happening in regards to our district facilities projects.
- We have established our district design planning committees for both our elementary and high school. These groups met for the first time on February 2, 2017 (Elementary Planning Team) and on February 6, 2017 (High School Planning Team). These groups will be meeting several times over the next few months.
- We have also established a committee to study and plan the 5-8 middle level complex. This group will meet for the first time on February 8, 2017.
- Recently, district administrators traveled to meet with multiple insurance companies and bond rating companies to establish our ratings. The District's bond rating has a significant impact on our interest rate and increases potential investors.
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to A1 from A2 Berea City School District, OH's General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) and General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) debt, and its certificates of participation (COPs) to A2. Concurrently, Moody's has assigned an A1 to the district's Series 2017 bonds. Post-sale, the district will have $143 million of rated debt.
The upgrade to A1 reflects the district's recent trend of operating surpluses and significant improvement in cash reserves. Additionally incorporated is the district's sizeable tax base, average socioeconomic characteristics and above average debt burden with elevated unfunded pension liabilities. The district's GOLT is also rated A1 given the presence of a full faith and credit pledge and because debt service is a first budget obligation under Ohio's ten mill limitation.
The A2 COPs rating reflects appropriation risk and the essentiality of the leased asset (an elementary school).
- Mike Sheppard, Superintendent
- We have established our district design planning committees for both our elementary and high school. These groups met for the first time on February 2, 2017 (Elementary Planning Team) and on February 6, 2017 (High School Planning Team). These groups will be meeting several times over the next few months.
