The 2015 Bond Program included funding to continue implementation of the Legacy of Educational Excellence High School Master Redevelopment Project and provide new modernized facilities for the campus. The 2015 Bond continued the campus redevelopment plan and provided for construction of the following program elements in support of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Programs by renovation of the existing Home Economics Facility (Building 700), Science Facility (Building 800), and Dance Facility (Metal Building 21) into new CTE and STEM facilities housing 15 classroom/lab areas which comprise the following programs: (1) CTE Culinary Arts; (2) CTE Cosmetology; (3) CTE Family & Consumer Science; (4) CTE Criminal Justice; (5) CTE Health Science; (6) CTE Technology Education; (7) CTE Business Marketing; (8) CTE Shared Computer Lab; (9) STEM Technology Education; (10) STEM Robotics Engineering; and (11) STEM Robotics Manufacturing. Additionally, an existing teacher workroom in the main academic facility (Building 100) was renovated into the STEM Faculty Office Area. The Schematic Design Program for this project includes a total of 32,000 sq. ft. of campus building renovations.

Planning Estimate1: $7,000,000

Start Date: January 2017

End Date: May 2020

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Baron-Long Construction

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The 2015 Bond Program included funding to continue implementation of the Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School Master Redevelopment Plan and provide new modernized facilities for the campus. The 2015 Bond provided for construction of a new Fine Arts Center to augment the existing campus Fine Arts facilities and to also provide minor renovations within the existing Fine Arts facility and auditorium. The new Fine Arts Center will both enhance and expand the Fine Arts facilities at the campus to support the North East School of the Arts (NESA) Magnet Program and the LEE High School Fine Arts Program. The new Fine Arts Center was constructed adjacent to the existing Fine Arts facility, connected on both floors, and includes the following program elements: (1) theater with 750-seat capacity, control booth, performance stage, orchestra pit, fly loft, men’s and women’s dressing rooms, green room, and piano storage; (2) NESA Scene Shop with prop and costume storage; (3) LEE HS Scene Shop with prop and costume storage; (4) NESA Dance Studio with main rehearsal hall, dance office, mobile storage system, mat storage area, locker rooms, and mezzanine; (5) LEE HS Dance Studio with main rehearsal hall, dance office, mobile storage system, mat storage area, locker rooms, and mezzanine; (6) NESA Drama Program with drama office, storage, and black box theater; (7) LEE HS Drama Office; (8) NESA Choir Program with main rehearsal hall, choir office, library, four sound-isolating Wenger practice rooms, ensemble room, uniform and instrument storage; (9) NESA Orchestra Program with main rehearsal hall, orchestra office, library, two sound-isolating Wenger practice rooms, ensemble room, uniform and harp storage; (10) NESA Creative Writing program with classroom area and office; and (11) landscaping, irrigation, drainage, site utilities, and infrastructure improvements to complement the new facility addition. The existing campus auditorium will receive minor renovations, including replacement of the auditorium seats (623 new seats) and projector system. The design program for this project includes a total of 77,282 sq. ft. with 75,438 sq. ft. of new construction for the new fine arts center and 1,844 sq. ft. of building renovations for the existing Fine Arts facility.

Planning Estimate1: $30,500,000

Start Date: May 2018

End Date: October 2020

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Guido Construction Company, Inc.

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The 2015 Bond Program included funding to replace selected roofed areas at seven (7) District facilities as part of the District’s planned Roof Replacement Program. Facilities included in the 2015 Bond Roofing Construction Program include: Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School; Krueger Middle School; and Clear Spring, Northwood, Ridgeview, Serna, and Stahl Elementary Schools. Typical roof life expectancies range from 20 to 30 years based upon several factors, which include: (1) quality of the roof product and construction installation; (2) wear and tear due to foot traffic for operations and maintenance access to rooftop equipment; and (3) long-term weather conditions and resultant impacts. This project addresses the LEE High School Phase I Roof Replacement and Roof-Related Work Project, which includes a total roof replacement area of 6,920 square feet.

Planning Estimate1: $175,000

Start Date: August 2016

End Date: October 2016

Architect: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc

General Contractor: Turner Roofing Co.

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Project Summary: (PDF Format)

the LEE High School Phase 2 Re-Roofing and Roof-Related Work Project included a total roof replacement area of 45,294 sq. ft.

Planning Estimate1: $1,225,000

Architect: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc

General Contractor: -

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural

Project Summary: (PDF Format)

The 2015 Bond Program includes funding to renovate the existing campus 2-story science building for use as a Career and Technology Education (CTE)/Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Program Facility and construct a new campus Fine Arts Facility with Performing Arts Theater to address programmatic requirements for both the Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School and North East School of the Arts (NESA) Fine Arts Programs. As this project will continue expanding the LEE High School facility footprint, the need for additional parking on-campus is a critical planning requirement. Phase I of the overall 2015 Bond LEE High School Additions and Renovations Project will increase the parking capacity at the main front entrance from 16 to 40 spaces (net increase of 24 spaces) which includes 36 car and 4 motorcycle parking stalls.

Planning Estimate1: $225,000

Start Date: June 3, 2016

End Date: August 20, 2016

Engineer: MTR Engineers

General Contractor: Clearfield Construction, LLC

The 2015 Bond Program includes funding to improve central energy plant operations through the replacement of chillers with new energy-efficient equipment at the Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School, Bush Middle School, and the Littleton Gymnasium. The life expectancy for air-cooled chillers is typically 12-15 years of operation. This project will replace three (3) existing 400-ton air-cooled chillers at LEE High School with new 500-ton machines to provide additional cooling capacity for the campus facilities.

Planning Estimate1: $600,000

Start Date: June 20, 2016

End Date: August 20, 2016

General Contractor: Flor-Aire Service

Learn more about the Campus Keyless Access Control and Video Surveillance Camera Upgrades Project (69 Campuses) at 2015 Specialty Bond Projects.

The LEE High School Sport Fields project will install a combination of perimeter chain-link fencing (main perimeter), access gates (non-automatic), and security cameras to provide enhanced security for students, staff, and visitors at this District sports facility.

Planning Estimate1: $314,510

General Contractor: 3Sixty Integrated and De la Garza Fence & Supply

The 2011 Bond Program included funding to provide the following major project components at Lee High School: (1) new JROTC Facility including: 2 classrooms; 16-lane rifle range with observation area; student locker rooms; administrative support areas for the senior army instructor (SAI), army instructor (AI), and student cadre; arms room; supply room; laundry room; ice machine room; marching quadrangle; and plant services; (2) new science and classroom addition including: 14 science labs with supporting prep rooms; 5 general purpose classrooms; a computer lab; and teacher resource areas; (3) Building 100 renovations and technology upgrades; (4) athletic facility renovation and expansion; (5) tennis courts replacement; (6) new auditorium public entrance and lobby; (7) new campus entrance promenade; (8) athletic field concession stand and restroom facility; and (9) selective building demolitions. The revised facility program equals 125,997 sq. ft. for the new program additions and 49,383 sq. ft. for the planned interior renovations to Building 100 (ISA).

This project included the following Bid Packages:

Planning Estimate1: $48,485,000

Start Date: January 1, 2014

End Date: December 30, 2016

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural

The 2010 QSC Bond Program includes funding to renovate the Lee HS Old Library space (7,240 square feet) into a flexible multipurpose room which includes large open areas to accommodate a variety of functions such as: faculty meetings, community gatherings, and student testing; a campus wellness center; conference room; three small meeting rooms; bookroom storage area; and upgraded restroom facilities. The project will also provide new interior finishes, windows, lighting, and flooring; HVAC system replacement; fire sprinkler system; hard-wired and wireless technology systems; and new concrete flatwork at the entrance areas.

Planning Estimate1: $1,325,000

Start Date: February 2013

End Date: August 31, 2013

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

The 2007 Bond Program included funding for an Athletic Facility (Main and Auxiliary Gyms) Renovation with HVAC and Lobby Expansion. Includes: (1) a reorganized and expanded entry lobby with integrated public restroom facilities and a concession stand, (2) HVAC upgrades for both gymnasiums, the athletic and physical education locker room/dressing area facilities and the auxiliary dance facility, (3) renovation of the main competition gymnasium including: replacing windows, wooden bench bleachers, guard rail, athletic goals and scoreboards, upgrading the gym lighting, replacing the wood floors and painting the interior, (4) renovation of the auxiliary gymnasium including: replacing windows, athletic goals, upgrading the gym lighting, replacing the wood floors and interior painting, (5) installation of a wood floor in the auxiliary dance facility, (6) construction of new athletic trophy cases in the main lobby of the new 3-story academic building to replace those displaced by the gym lobby expansion and (7) renovation of the old counseling area into two classrooms to replace two small classrooms incorporated into the gym lobby expansion.

Planning Estimate1: $7,825,000

Start Date: June 5, 2009

End Date: April 1, 2010

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Satterfield & Pontikes

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The 2007 Bond Program includes funding for the following: (1) lighting both the baseball and softball fields for varsity level competition, (2) adding additional bleachers to provide seating for 500 at each field, (3) constructing a restroom facility on the softball side of the drive to expand the total number of toilet facilities to service the increased seating capacity of the baseball and softball fields (4) providing a concession stand as a part of the new restroom facility, (5) adding a small press box at the baseball and softball fields, similar to press box at the new BAC north soccer field, (6) adding a second batting cage at the baseball field adjacent to the existing batting cage, (7) constructing a bullpen adjacent to the west side baseball dugout, (8) constructing a bullpen adjacent to the left sideline fence at the softball field, and (9) constructing a concrete soil stockpile box for storage of soil.

Planning Estimate1: $1,275,000

Start Date: July 2008

End Date: January 2009

Architect: Rehler Vaugnh & Koone, Inc. (RVK)

General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

The 2007 Bond Program included funding for Phase I Roof Replacement and Roof Related Work Project which includes a roof replacement area of 20,656 sq. ft. and Phase II Canopies, which includes a canopy roof replacement area of approximately 15,600 sq. ft.

Planning Estimate1: $2,076,250

Start Date: June 7, 2010

End Date: July 22, 2010

Architect: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc

General Contractor: Topside Contracting

Pictures: Aerial

Questions have arisen concerning replacement of the Lee High School JROTC Facility. This project was not included in either the 2003 or 2007 Bond Programs as developed, presented and approved by the voters of the North East Independent School District. However, because of the identified need to replace this aging facility, the Lee High School JROTC Replacement project was considered for possible inclusion in both the 2003 and 2007 Bond Programs using Bond Interest Earned funds to complete the replacement project. In the case of both the 2003 and 2007 Bond Programs, insufficient Bond Interest Earned funds were ultimately available to move forward with this project.

For the 2011 Bond Proposal, as adopted by the Board of Trustees in August 2011, the Lee High School JROTC Facility was formally and specifically included in the project improvements planned for the Lee High School campus, and was constructed as part of the 2011 Bond Program.

Scope: JROTC Facility that includes: (1) two classrooms, (2) sixteen-lane indoor rifle range, (3) armory, (4) supply room, (5) cadet dressing rooms and showers, (6) cadet and cadre administrative office areas, and (7) drill marching pad measuring 110 ft x 110 ft square. Total revised facility program square footage equals 13,750 square feet.

Planning Estimate1: $3,225,000

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: N/A

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural

Questions have arisen concerning replacement of the Lee High School JROTC Facility. This project was not included in either the 2003 or 2007 Bond Programs as developed, presented and approved by the voters of the North East Independent School District. However, because of the identified need to replace this aging facility, the Lee High School JROTC Replacement project was considered for possible inclusion in both the 2003 and 2007 Bond Programs using Bond Interest Earned funds to complete the replacement project. In the case of both the 2003 and 2007 Bond Programs, insufficient Bond Interest Earned funds were ultimately available to move forward with this project.

For the 2011 Bond Proposal, as adopted by the Board of Trustees in August 2011, the Lee High School JROTC Facility was formally and specifically included in the project improvements planned for the Lee High School campus, and was constructed as part of the 2011 Bond Program.

Scope: The 2003 Bond Program included funding for a Major classroom addition: New 3-Story Academic Building, New HS Administrative Offices / Career & Counseling Areas, New Student Health Clinic, New Athletic Fields & Parking at Basse-McCullough, New Teacher Resource Areas (1 per ~15 Classrooms), New Entry Vestibule and General Restroom Facilities.

Planning Estimate1: $27,750,000

Start Date: May 2005

End Date: July 2007

Architect: Bradley Architects

General Contractor: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural