CPS

The PBC recently completed the $20 million renovation at Lincoln Park High School. This project included interior and exterior renovations to the existing three-story masonry main building and the separate two-story annex building

The exterior renovations consisted of masonry work, roof and window repairs along with work on the existing drainage system and water infiltration in the main building.

“Infrastructure is not generally something you get excited about. But when you have an older building it’s nice to have all the necessary repairs. The drama workshop is something I’m especially excited about, because even though we’ve had a very strong program for quite a while, it was basically all kind of squished together into one classroom. So now they have a classroom section and workshop section. It’s a really nice upgrade to that program, and it’s well-deserved.”

– Lincoln Park High School Principal Michael Boraz

The interior renovations extended to a new drama lab/makers space and distance learning lab. The music and weight rooms were relocated. In addition, renovation took place in the school’s gymnasium, cafeteria, kitchen, severy and common areas.

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Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy’s commitment to student achievement has been bolstered with a 9,000-square-foot annex housing a gymnasium and STEM classroom. The annex opened for the start of the 2018 academic year. PBC’s work at Sheridan also included the installation of a new elevator, parking lot upgrades, landscaping, ornamental fencing and a new turf play area.

“This investment in our community has given Sheridan students the opportunity to take on new academic and athletic challenges. The new annex is a staple not only for our students, but for our families and our communities as well.”

– 11th Ward Alderman Patrick Thompson

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The new John C. Dore Elementary School is home to 32 standard academic classrooms, six Pre-K/Kindergarten classrooms, and four diverse learner classrooms. Three science labs, three computer classrooms, two art rooms, and a music room with operable partition provide students with the resources for an optimal learning experience. The three-story, 114,000-square-foot facility also houses a library, kitchen and dining facilities, an administrative center, and a student services suite. A gymnasium with stage and turf play field fulfill CPS’s commitment to sports and physical activities. Further site improvements include a parking lot, play lot, landscaping and right-of-way improvements.

“In the 18 years that I’ve worked construction, I have never worked on a project so close to my house. I ride my bike when the weather is nice. There are so many kids in the neighborhood—we definitely need this school. I’m glad to be part of a project that is benefitting the children in my community.”

– Eduardo Flores, Plasterer with 18 years experience

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The PBC Board has approved a Partial Undertaking from the Board of Education for the Rickover High School Education Program.

The project is anticipated to include renovations to Admiral Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy’s new facility in support of its education program.

Exterior work is intended to include targeted roof repairs and restoration of the building envelope as well as select window and A/C replacement. MEP and fire alarm systems will be upgraded and energy-efficient lighting installed. Interior improvements are proposed in the gymnasium, locker rooms, science lab, art room, and theatre, as well as ADA upgrades throughout the building. Site improvements will include parking lot repairs, ADA accessibility upgrades and building signage installation.

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This new high school will feature modern, multipurpose educational spaces for diverse learning, music, art, health, dance, and more. Its campus will include fields for baseball, softball, football and track, as well as tennis and basketball courts.

The building will also house a self-contained school-based health center designed to support both the students and the community-at-large. The health center will provide access to comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to residents of Englewood and surrounding neighborhoods. In September 2016, a school-based health center was opened at Steinmetz High School, and provides access health services to residents of the Belmont-Cragin, Dunning and Montclare communities as well as Steinmetz High School students.

“The parents of Englewood deserve to send their children to a high-quality school, and this facility will provide just that. I look forward as our community not only helps to build this modern facility, but to then watch our Englewood students grow in a top-notch learning facility that helps them to achieve their dreams.”

– 6th Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer

The new high school will not only build on the surging academic progress in the area’s elementary schools but also provide post-secondary opportunities by offering early college programs at Kennedy-King College so that students can earn college credits and access vocational programs, including a construction program with carpentry and welding instruction, free of charge while in high school.

UJAMAA Power II Joint Venture is developing the new Englewood STEM High School. As Englewood continues its resurgence, this $85 million facility will attract area students by building on the surging academic progress in the area’s elementary schools. The school will open in the fall of 2019.

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This project was initially referred to as South Side High School.

The Emiliano Zapata Academy project consists of the construction of a two-story annex with 12 standard classrooms, 3 Pre-K classrooms, a computer lab, administrative offices and a lunch/multipurpose room. The scope of the project also included renovations to the existing building, the removal of a modular building, and the installation of a new playground and turf play field.

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Columbia Explorers is a neighborhood elementary school. This project relieved overcrowding at the school by adding six classrooms and support spaces. Site improvements include a new playground, exterior finishes and perimeter landscaping. The modular classrooms were open for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

“Schools like Columbia Explorers are taking it day-by-day and class-by-class to provide a great learning environment for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade so they are prepared for high school. This modular provides students and teachers with extra space and facilities necessary to obtain a 21st century education.”

-Mayor Rahm Emanuel

This project’s General Contractor, OCA Construction, is a certified WBE firm.

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This project was included in the PBC’s 2018 Year in Review. Click here to view all the projects completed in 2018.