Current Construction Projects

Overview: 

This project, which is co-funded by the Eastbluff PTA and the District, includes a refresh of the multipurpose room and expansion of the stage.

To better support performances and a variety of school events, the District is developing a districtwide audio visual standard for multipurpose rooms. Eastbluff Elementary will be the first school to pilot the system, which is anticipated to be installed at every elementary school in the District.

Status as of October 2023:

This project is nearing completion, with only the installation of wall tack boards remaining. In upcoming months a second phase of the project will include painting of the interior, new flooring and new window coverings along with new A/V upgrades to better support student performances, assemblies and other events. 

Second Phase of this project is anticipated to start over Winter Break 2023. 

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Overview: 

The Theater project includes construction of a two-story, approximately 350-seat theater, including black box theater, lobby, box office, front of house support services, dressing rooms, scene shop, and costume and prop storage. The theater may also include classrooms for the music and arts programs. The project also includes improvements to landscaping, walkways, plazas, and installation of ancillary fencing for the theater.

Status as of October 2023:

Construction mobilization is complete and demolition has started. Most of the existing light poles, concrete and asphalt have been removed in preparation for underground activities.

This complex project is anticipated to be complete in 2025.

Documents:

Theater Board Presentation - 10/7/19

Theater Board Presentation - 11/17/20

Theater Board Presentation - 11/17/20 - Meeting

Theater Community Meeting Presentation - 12/03/20

Theater Community Meeting Presentation - 04/21/22

Theater Board Presentation - 07/12/22

Theater Board Presentation - 07/12/22 - Meeting

Theater Board Presentation - 12/13/22

Theater Board Presentation - 12/13/22 - Meeting

Theater Board Presentation - 02/07/23

Theater Board Presentation - 02/07/23 - Meeting

Overview:

The outdoor student gathering area is currently being planned for Ensign Intermediate School. The approved conceptual design includes landscaping surrounded by brick and concrete seating walls in the center of the campus, allowing students a new option for gathering for lunch, nutrition breaks or socializing. 

Status as of October 2023:

Construction is ongoing at the student courtyard area, with most earthwork removal and site grading complete. Contractors are installing underground utilities in preparation for concrete formwork to be installed. 

Project is anticipated to be complete by January 2024. 

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Overview: 

The original construction of Newport Coast Elementary School included a lower playground and upper grass fields. The lower playground is easily accessible as it is at the same elevation as the school buildings but the grass area is inaccessible from the blacktop area, requiring students and staff to use an adjacent sidewalk along loop road to safely access the grass fields.

District provided a design to the school site and community members to add an accessible ramp and stairs to the grass fields, that includes concrete seating and shade structures for students and staff to use. 

Status as of October 2023:

Construction of the new Field Access project is ongoing, with grading and underground activities complete. Shade structure columns were installed and set in concrete, with crews currently installing formwork for concrete walkways.

Project is anticipated to be complete by November 2023. 

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Overview

The renovation of the Newport Harbor High School varsity baseball and softball fields includes removal and replacement of grass, improvement to irrigation, regrading fields, replacing sprinkler valves for improved irrigation, and replacing chain link fence with netting.

Status as of October 2023

The project began in mid-September 2023 and is expected to be completed by February 2024 in time for the start of the sports season. Future phase of this project includes replacement of backstops for both fields.

The athletic teams impacted by the renovation of the fields are being accommodated at alternate fields at NHHS and TeWinkle Park.

Documents: 

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Overview

The Presidio Campus, which houses the Monte Vista Independent Study program and will house Information technology staff, is undergoing renovation to include new flooring, paint, carpet and furniture, plus the addition of accessible restrooms.

Status as of October 2023

Renovations to the areas occupied by Monte Vista Independent Study are complete, with the remainder of renovations anticipated to be complete by winter 2023.

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Overview: 

Replacement of new ground flush mounted lifts for school busses and district fleet vehicles.

Status as of October 2023:

Construction for the new bus lifts is near complete, with all concrete work, electrical, plumbing complete. Remedial work is needed to install bus lifts, and currently being discussed with the bus lift manufacturer. 

Bus lift installation date is TBD.

Documents:

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Overview

In 2015, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District approved and later completed the Costa Mesa High School Sports Complex, which included a stadium with bleacher seating for 997 spectators, replacing the existing track and field with a synthetic field and rubber track, and providing a press box, concession/restroom buildings, storage building, fencing, and lighting. 

The District is now considering a proposal to expand the seating capacity of both home and visitor sides to a total of 2,000 seats. Both permanent and temporary bleachers are included in the plan. The project also includes a new team room, restrooms, various site improvements, and relocation of the visitor light stanchions.

The District will work with a consultant to prepare CEQA documentation for the proposed stadium expansion for staff to understand all implications of expansion. 

Status as of October 2023:

The Board approved the District to pursue CEQA documentation in the October 25, 2022 board meeting, and subsequently received a Notice of Exemption allowing the project to continue on to design. 

A construction start date for this project has not been determined.

Documents:

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Overview

This project includes the replacement of elementary school playgrounds to include new playground equipment with shade incorporated into the play structures, and replacement of wood chips with rubberized flooring or artificial turf.

Status

Project is currently in early design and assessment of current conditions at all elementary school campuses. An inventory of existing play structures, and their conditions is being compiled to prioritize play equipment replacement schedule. 

A construction start date has not been determined, however, replacement of all playground structures are to occur over a multi-year effort.

Documents

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Overview

Plans are underway to construct a student gathering area with shaded seating and landscaping in the concrete area where the former pool was located.

Status as of October 2023:

Construction documents are being prepared for submission to the Division of State Architect for review and comment. Once those drawings are approved, the District can issue bids for construction of the courtyard. 

A construction start date yet to be determined. 

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Overview: 

Expansion of existing parking lot including new parking stalls and alterations for an accessible pedestrian path from parking lot to administration building.

Status as of October 2023:

Phase One of construction is complete and consisted of removal of empty portable building located off 18th Street. 

Phase Two will include construction of expanded parking lot and accessible features.

A construction start date for this project has not been determined.

Documents:

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Overview: 

This project includes two phases, which will be combined to minimize downtime of the pool. The design for phase one is complete, and includes new shade structures, lighting, and bleacher replacement.

Phase two, which is currently in the design stage, includes:

• Deepening of the pool to be mostly eight feet with the intent to accommodate two concurrent water polo activities
• Smaller section of a four-foot shallow end to accommodate community pool programs
• Replacement of pool deck
• Renovation of the pool building which includes coaches’ offices, boys and girls locker room and restrooms
• Mechanical equipment replacement, as needed

Status as of October 2023:

School and District staff will work collaboratively with the City of Newport Beach to relocate aquatic activities during construction, as the pool will not be available during that time. All efforts will be made to minimize pool closure timing and impact to aquatics programs.

Start of construction is anticipated to begin in fall of 2024, with completion for the start of the 2025-26 school year.

Documents:

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Overview

This project is in the early stages of planning for the addition of sand volleyball courts at Estancia, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, and Newport Harbor high schools. Site assessments with architects will be reviewed with each campus administrator prior to progressing in design.

Status

A construction start date for this project has not been determined. 

Documents:

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School	Year	Notes
Adams	2015
Andersen	2015
TeWinkle	2015
Victoria	2015
Newport Heights	2018
Mariners	2018
Wilson	2018
Ensign	2019
Corona del Mar	2019

Future

School	Year	Notes
Back Bay	TBD
California	TBD
Costa Mesa	TBD
Davis	TBD
Harper Assessment	TBD
TeWinkle	TBD