The Approval Process
How long does a new construction (new building or addition) typically take to complete?
2 Years
What is the number one priority in the Houston High School Master Plan?
Fine Arts Expansion
What was the largest addition to a school since GMSD’s inception?
Riverdale Elementary Addition
This contracted service costs the district $121,500 per month?
Janitorial - SKB
The Riverdale Addition cost either $5.5 million, $6 million $7 million $10 million. Which is correct?
$7 million
What Germantown commission do you need approval from before breaking ground?
Planning Commission
How old is the current teaching facility at HHS?
36 years
Which project improved facilities for students but also required temporary portable classrooms?
HMS Addition
Which company handles substitute teachers and staffing services?
Kelly Services
The Houston Middle Addition was either $4.2 million $5.6 million $6.3 million or $8 million. Which is correct?
$6.3 million
Which Germantown commission signs off on architectural designs throughout the planning phase?
Design Review Commission
Which student-focused facility is designed to promote both career and academic pathways?
Career and Technical Education Wing
Which GMSD project was the most expensive?
Forest Hill Elementary
The amount that the district pays per year for maintenance services- labor only (within $5,000)?
$495,000
Forest Hill Elementary cost either $25 million $27 million $30 million or $33 million. Which is correct?
$33 million
Which Germantown body gives final approval for major school projects?
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
When was the last major renovation completed at HHS?
1989
What major sports facility upgrade was completed to remain in compliance with Title IX?
Softball Complex
While technically a contracted service, the district breaks even or makes money from this category?
The Softball Complex cost either $950 thousand $1.2 million $2 million or $2.5 million. Which is correct?
$1.2 million
How many different (governmental not GMSD based) approvals are required throughout the building process?
9
What is the most recent addition to the teaching and learning spaces at HHS?
Performing Arts Center
Which facility at HHS ,other than the cafeteria, is utilized by the most students?
Football Field and Fieldhouse
At close to $200,000 per month, this is our most expensive contracted service?
Transportation - Durham and Collierville
What is the going rate per square foot for school spaces?
$375-400