The 2015 Bond Program included funding for Nimitz Middle School to construct new band and choir facilities, renovate the existing auditorium area, add public restrooms for the auditorium facility, and to create a fully-enclosed Fine Arts Facility for the campus. The bond program provided for construction of the following program elements:

1. New Band Facility: band rehearsal hall with ensemble practice room; band office; five (5) sound-isolating practice rooms; instrument storage; general storage area; and band library.
2. New Choir Facility: choir rehearsal hall; choir office; two (2) sound-isolating practice rooms; uniform storage; and choir library.
3. Auditorium Renovation: new auditorium seats (573 seat capacity); new stage floor; new theater lighting; new stage curtain; bricking-in the existing exterior windows; and provide new public restrooms.
4. Enclose the campus Fine Arts Facilities (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Theater Arts, and Auditorium Areas) and provide interior circulation and connecting corridors.

The total design program for the 2015 Bond Nimitz Middle Fine Arts School Addition and Renovations Project equaled 15,985 sq. ft. of facility improvements along with civil engineering site work, site utilities, drainage improvements, landscape, irrigation, asphalt pavement, and flatwork.

Planning Estimate¹: $6,000,000

Start Date: June 2018

End Date: January 2020

Architect: LPA, Inc.

General Contractor: - F. A. Nunnelly

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural

Project Summary: (PDF Format)

• Schematic Design Approval , Board of Trustees Schematic Design Presentation (7 MB) (May 8, 2017)
• Bid Authorization (June 4, 2018)
• Pre-Proposal Conference (August 8, 2018) - Presentation (12 MB), Sign-In Sheet
• Bid Award | Bid Tab | Value Engineering Summary (December 10, 2018)
• Kick-Off Conference (December 14, 2018) - Presentation (10 MB), Sign-In Sheet

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

Campus Upgrade to include: (1) a new 14-classroom addition to replace 7 portable classroom buildings; (2) athletic facility replacement; (3) administrative, counseling, and clinic addition; (4) fine arts orchestra program addition; (5) teacher resource support areas; (6) tennis courts replacement; (7) central plant facility upgrades to support the new campus additions; (8) landscaping, irrigation, drainage, site utilities, and infrastructure improvements to complement the new facility additions; and (9) selective building demolition.

This project included the following Bid Packages: Bid Package I: Campus Drainage Improvements Bid Package II: New Academic Facilities and Campus Renovations

Planning Estimate¹: $28,500,000

Start Date: February 2014

End Date: June 2016

Architect: O'Neill Conrad Oppelt Architects Inc. (OCO)

General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Pictures: Aerial/Architectural

Project Summary: (PDF Format)

• Bid Package I Campus Drainage Improvements Bid Award Approval | Bid Tab | Subcontractor Summary
• Bid Package I Campus Drainage Improvements Construction Document Approval
• Bid Package II New Academic Facilities and Campus Renovations Construction Document Approval
• Bid Package II Bid Award | Bid Tab
• Construction Manager at Risk Bid Award | Bid Tab
• Facility Additions and Renovations Project Schematic Design Presentation
• Facility Additions and Renovations Project Construction Manager at Risk Bid Delivery Method Approval

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

This project addresses the Nimitz Middle School Re-Roofing and Roof-Related Work Project which includes a total roof replacement area of approximately 47,559 sq. ft.

Planning Estimate¹: $850,000

Start Date: June 4, 2012

End Date: October 1, 2012

Architect: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

General Contractor: Port Enterprises, Ltd.

Pictures: Aerial

Project Summary:

• Bid Award Agenda Item (PDF)
• Bid Tab (PDF)

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

The 2007 Bond Program included funding for:

Phase 1: This project will replace the gymnasium and cafeteria building roof areas measuring approximately 28,348 sq. ft.
Phase 2: Walkway Canopies

Planning Estimate¹: $975,190

Start Date: June 8, 2009

End Date: August 7, 2009

Architect: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

General Contractors:
Phase 1: Port Enterprises, Ltd.
Phase 2: Charlie & Company

Pictures: Aerial

Project Summary: (PDF Format)

• Phase 1 - Bid Award Agenda Item
• Phase 1 - Bid Tab
• Phase 2 - Bid Award Agenda Item
• Phase 2 - Bid Tab

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

The 2007 Bond Program includes funding for auditorium Interior upgrades to include: replacing old wooden auditorium seating*, adding a storefront entrance, replacing carpeting, interior painting, and refinishing concrete floor.

*Auditorium seats from the old Madison HS Auditorium were recommissioned (refurbished and reused) at Nimitz MS Auditorium.

Planning Estimate¹: $94,620 (Funded through the Madison HS Fine Arts Project)

Start Date: June 8, 2010

End Date: August 2010

Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects

General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Project Summary:

• New Finishes and Seating Upgrades Summary (PDF)

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

The 2003 Bond Program included funding for a Science Lab Facility: 8 Science Labs, 1 Centralized Chemical Storage Area, 3 Preparatory Storage Areas (1 adjacent to each Grade-Level), 2 Faculty Restrooms Upgraded, Science Department Offices (1 Office, 1 Workroom), Safety Equipment integrated in Labs and Prep Areas.

Planning Estimate¹: $4,866,445

Start Date: May 2007

End Date: November 2008

Architect: O'Neill Conrad Oppelt Architects Inc. (OCO)

General Contractor: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, Inc.

Pictures: Aerial

Project Summary: (PDF Format)

• Bid Award Agenda Item
• Bid Tab
• Project Summary
• Architectural Renderings
• Site Plan
• Floor Plans

¹ The Bond Planning Estimate represents the original bond program costs developed during the bond planning meetings for each project and includes: Design Fees, Construction Costs, Technology Equipment and Installation, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Construction Management Costs. The School Board "approved" construction budget can be found in the project Bid Award Agenda Item and represents any/all changes to the project resulting from the design development process and/or construction marketplace and inflation costs.

A North East ISD campus is being praised for its excellence in planning and design. Nimitz Middle School has been recognized with Stars of Distinction in the "Community" category in the 2018-2019 Exhibit of School Architecture competition. This contest, put on by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), showcases new and renovated Texas schools and celebrates excellence in planning and design of the learning environment. The projects will be on display during the TASA/TASB Convention in Austin Sept. 28-30, 2018.

TASA is the professional association for Texas school administrators, providing networking and professional learning opportunities, legislative advocacy, and targeted communications to support the work of superintendents and other school leaders. The organization’s mission is to promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students.

TASB is an association established in 1949 to serve local public school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve approximately 5.3 million students. TASB’s mission is to promote educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through advocacy, visionary leadership, and high-quality services to school districts.