Construction projects for new schools near completion
Construction continues at Victoria East High School on Friday.
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Schools have been named and colors have been set.
The Victoria school district continues to move forward with the construction of five new schools.
The two elementary schools continue to complete projects as opening dates for the schools near.
The secondary schools will open for the 2010-11 school year.
RODOLFO TORRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Stud framing is 95 percent complete in sections A and B.
Door openings in classrooms are 75 percent complete.
Sheetrock is 95 percent complete.
Painting is in progress with all classrooms having prime and first coat in place will continue as Sheetrock progresses.
Tile for restrooms will start this week and continue as fast as possible.
Ceiling grid installation started May 18 and will continue as fast as painters finish each room.
Form work started on north parking lot May 18 and made first concrete pour.
Vent hoods in kitchen are in place and hooked up.
Cooler and freezer are complete except roof top compressor.
The remainder of light pole bases were drilled and poured.
ELLA SCHORLEMMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brick around building is 90 percent complete.
Gypsum board is complete in classrooms and administration.
Air condition duct in classroom and administration is 98 percent complete.
Plumbing wall rough at gang restroom is complete.
Main chill water lines are 95 percent complete.
Chill water in mechanical rooms is 90 percent complete.
Metal stud framing at library and cafeteria is 95 percent complete.
Concrete masonry unit is complete.
Tape and float in library and classrooms is complete and 95 percent complete in administration.
Fire caulking is 98 percent complete.
Window frames and glass and roof dry are 98 percent complete.
Drive ways and parking are complete.
Dampproofing is 98 percent complete.
Millwork installation is 80 percent complete.
Testing of hot water and chill water is 75 percent complete.
Soffit panels are complete.
Ceiling grid in classrooms is complete and 90 percent complete in administration.
Gypsum board in cafeteria is 90 percent complete.
Brick 12 by 24 has started in the cafeteria.
HAROLD CADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, VICTORIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Installed light weight concrete over low roof at middle school area D.
Steel erection ongoing at high school in area A and B.
Continued CMU at high school area F and E.
Poured mezzanine floor at high school are E.
Dampproofing at both schools.
Installed fireproofing netting on joists in high school dressing room.
Metal studs and exterior dense glass at middle school.
Electrical rough-in at both schools.
Continued hanging ductwork at middle school area A and B.
Installed roof drain piping at middle school.
Wood blocking is ongoing at middle school area C, B and A.
Started built up roofing at high school gyms.
Started light weight concrete at high school area H.
Plumbing wall rough-in at high school area E.
VICTORIA EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Install frame at area H, G, F and E at CMU walls.
Erect structural steel joist deck area G, C, D, A and B.
Arch columns at area F, D and E.
CMU dampproofing at area H.
CMU structural walls at area H, G and E.
Interior CMU walls at area H, F and E.
Fireproofing at area H, F and E.
Roof blocking at area F and E.
Light weight deck pour at area F and E.
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Stroman was newer but "across the tracks". So what you're saying is the people who pay the most taxes should get the best stuff while the others should just make do? With the new schools all will be equal.Thank God!
May 27, 2009 at 1:14 p.m.Kenny, It's not about pretty, it's about equality.If 1 high school would have been built it would have been on the north side with all the rich kids going to it. The other 2 schools would have been the lesser ones with no perks. Remember how dear ole' SHS was treated like a red-headed step child? Well hopefully that won't happen again. Please give the new schools a chance. Everyone is working hard to come to a good end. The offer to come to MHS still stands.
May 27, 2009 at 1:01 p.m.Sheetrock? Sheetrock? Are they serious? In a school? Anyone with any brains knows you never, ever, ever, ever, use sheetrockin a school? That had to be a misprint. Pray tell me they are not sheetrocking classrooms and hallways! This is ludicrous.
May 27, 2009 at 11:02 a.m.we did need the new high schools. those of you who always complain should spend a day at the high school and see what really goes on. teachers are trying but without parental support it is very hard.
May 27, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.scarlett61,
What elementary schools do not have fences around them and their playground areas? I don't drive by all of the schools Victoria has, but I've never seen one that doesn't have a fence. I'd like to know.
May 27, 2009 at 10:15 a.m.My ex is a roofer & yes they used gypsum board for the decking.....
May 25, 2009 at 9:11 p.m.I hope they are not using inferior materials not made in the USA!
May 25, 2009 at 8:53 p.m.Gypsum board is sheetrock. It's the chalk stuff (gypsum) sandwiched in between the two sheets of heavy gray paper. Remove a switchplate cover in your house and look at the edges of the hole.
When I was a kid, there was lots of building going on in my neighborhood. We would take the broken scraps and use it like chalk to draw all over the driveways and the sidewalks.
May 25, 2009 at 8:45 p.m.gypsum board is for the roof
May 25, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.Can anyone tell me why 1 elementary is using "sheetrock" and the other is using "gypsum board"? Isn't it the same thing?
Also I drove out by Ella Schorlemmer Elementary today, nice new cyclone fence all around the playground. It is really a shame that every elementary school in the district can't have a fence put up and paid for by the district. Maybe once something happens to one of the students on these other campuses then something might be done about insuring the safety of all VISD students when they are on the playgrounds.
May 25, 2009 at 7:38 p.m.Rukiddingme i agree with you.
May 25, 2009 at 3:25 p.m.