Hello,
We wanted to let you know we are allowing media to come onto the construction site tomorrow morning. However, there are guidelines to follow:
(1) Whoever is going inside the construction area will need to wear closed-toed leather shoes, pants & shirts with sleeves (short sleeves are OK).
(2) We will provide hard hats, glasses, and vests for those coming in. You must wear these items as long as you are on the construction site.
(3) Media must stay behind the red warning tape, unless San Diego Unified staff tell you otherwise.
(4) Media will meet at the Diamond St. side of the project and Jamie or Samer will escort you to the construction team.
(5) We will have Isa on hand to provide any Spanish sound.
Please remember to give us a heads up prior to coming, as we need to provide the hard hats, glasses, and vests to those visiting the site.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
SDUSD Facilities Planning & Construction
From: SDUSD Facilities Info
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2019 3:49 PM
Subject: MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Wave of Improvements Arrive at Pacific Beach Middle School as Demolition Starts Campus Transformation
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
PLEASE RSVP PRIOR TO THE EVENT***
Media Contacts:
Jamie Ries, SDUSD
619-855-9283
Samer Naji, SDUSD
619-548-3388
July 8, 2019
Wave of Improvements Arrive at Pacific Beach Middle School as Demolition Starts Campus Transformation
WHAT:
Principal Kimberly Meng and San Diego Unified Board Trustee Dr. Mike McQuary will hold a media availability as construction crews take their first steps in demolishing an aging classroom hall. There may also be students, parents, or neighbors, watching the demolition.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Please note: both Principal Meng and Dr. McQuary will leave the site at 9:00 a.m. due to prior engagements. The district can accommodate media for any live opportunities earlier than 8:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Pacific Beach Middle School, 4676 Ingraham St., San Diego, CA 92109
*Crews will be positioned on the Diamond St. side (see map below).*
Please note: due to safety concerns, media will not be allowed into the demolition area, or inside the construction area. However, district staff will be positioned so media can see the excavator demolishing the building.
VISUALS:
Excavators, students, renderings. Renderings for this project can be found here.
Please note: San Diego Unified will hold an official groundbreaking in late fall, so this would be a great video opportunity of the action.
GUEST INTERVIEWS:
Dr. Mike McQuary, San Diego Unified School Board Trustee
Kimberley Meng, Pacific Beach Middle School Principal
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The Whole Site Modernization at Pacific Beach Middle School includes construction of a new two-story classroom building and three new classrooms in the existing library media center, and renovation and expansion of existing food service facilities. The new two-story classroom will replace two aging buildings on the Northeast corner of the campus along Felspar St. When complete, it will include innovative work spaces, 26 classrooms, and state-of-the-art technology.
This project will also complete the new and safer entrance to the campus from the new parking lot on Felspar St. by relocating administration offices.
Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) will also be upgraded in the existing science classroom building, media center, and auditorium.
The project is anticipated to complete in winter 2021.
BACKGROUND:
San Diego Unified’s capital projects are funded by San Diego Unified School District’s Propositions S and Z, which are local bond measures approved by San Diego voters to repair, renovate and revitalize neighborhood schools. In addition to renovation and replacement, bond projects include classroom technology, facilities to support College, Career and Technical Education, classroom air conditioning, safety and security upgrades, and other facilities improvements at traditional and public charter schools throughout San Diego Unified.
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