09/16/2021
On Monday the Davis Joint Unified School District dedicated the new Early Learning Center on the Korematsu Elementary School campus. This project delivers a long-awaited permanent home for the Early Learning Center, including 5 new classrooms and two specialized spaces—a total of 10,000 square feet. Plus there’s a new student drop-off area and a large, shaded playground, where the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held.
Superintendent Matt Best and other DJUSD leaders noted this project was an example of cost-effective use of District bond funds, expressing thanks to Davis voters and to all who helped bring this project to life. Key project players include: Alain Contreras, DJUSD Project Manager, David Burke, DJUSD Executive Director of Capital Operations, Dave Fukui from Innovative Construction Services, Inc. (the construction manager), and Lisa Alvarado from Enviroplex Inc., maker of the modular units used here.
Pictured below are Otto Construction Superintendent Joe Ussey with RGA Principle Architect in Charge Tim DeWitt, and RGA Project Manager Vipul Safi. Also on the project from Otto was Project Manager Gavin Mc Aleese.
The classrooms and play area include lots of fun and interactive features. Faculty members are really excited to have bathrooms in every classroom. This seemingly simple feature will have a big impact day-to-day, making classroom logistics and management easier and safer.
