Bond Implementation
The Bond story
Lake Orion Community Schools residents voted in November 2018 to approve a $160 million, 10-year, three series bond. Audited by the State of Michigan Department of Treasury, the bond plan will improve every facility in the district. This page will feature updates as the implementation moves forward, providing everything from the outline of next steps, to project plans, community involvement and regular progress reports.
Ongoing projects
The LOCS Bond projects are available on the linked map page.
Bond Project Updates
Sequencing for Series 1, 2, 3
Series 1
Building Start/finish
Carpenter Complete
Orion Oaks Complete
Early Childhood Complete
Webber Complete
Paint Creek (secure) Complete
Stadium Drive Complete
LOHS (furnishings) Complete
Series 2
Building Start/finish
Scripps Complete
Blanche Sims Complete
Oakview 2023 2024
Waldon 2023 2024
Pine Tree Center Complete
Series 3
Building Start/finish
Paint Creek (reno) 2024 2025
LOHS (reno) 2024 2025
CERC 2025 2026
The Next Steps and Big Picture
On November 14, LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis presented the next steps to the LOCS Board of Education.
Project process
The Lake Orion Community Schools bond process is a multi-step, deliberate endeavor, as the district works with its partners: architect GMB Architecture and Engineering, construction manager Rewold and Sons and Plante Moran. Below is the process and definition of terms for each step.
Programming
The preliminary phase of the design process where the design team works to establish the needs and goal for the project, both broad and specific. Programming is where we define all the puzzle pieces that need to be included, but not necessarily how they all fit together.
Schematic Design
The schematic design phase is where the design team starts putting the pieces together. Multiple options are reviewed and considered until a final strategy is reached for how the project will be organized. Typically by the end of this phase the general layout and look of the building is established along with the general strategy for how the various systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) will be implemented.
(Sticking with the puzzle metaphor, we have the edges in place and enough of the middle to see what the picture is going to be)
Design Development
The design development phase adds detail and depth of information. By the end of this phase, the layout and look of the building should be finalized. Detailed information about the contents of each space should be present, along with general information about how the building will be constructed. (The puzzle is complete)
Construction Documents
This phase is where the design team completes the necessary detailed technical drawings that will allow a contractor to bid and construct the project. (Instructions for how someone else could make and put together the puzzle in the future)
Bidding
The project phase in which the construction documents are released to contractors to bid on the work. Once bids are received, they are opened on the bid date, reviewed for accuracy/completeness and then awarded to the lowest qualified bid.
Construction
The physical construction of the building.