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March 25, 2024 

• Drainage study has been submitted to the City of Saginaw for review.
• Traffic study will be completed and submitted to the City of Saginaw by the end of February.
• Construction documents continue to be developed and reviewed by the district, contractor, architect, and City of Saginaw.
• The guaranteed maximum price (GMP), demolition package will be brought to the Board for consideration in April for a May start of demolition.
• The GMP grading package will be brought to the Board for consideration in May with a May 21 start date for grading.
• The remaining GMP will be brought to the Board in June for consideration.

The Wayside project is being completed in two phases; the first phase is the building construction and some parking and the second phase includes the outdoor athletic areas and additional parking. Under current construction timelines, staff would move into the new Wayside building in December 2025 and students would return from winter break to the new building with the start of the spring semester in January 2026. This also will include a new temporary student drop off and pickup traffic plan. The outdoor athletic areas would be complete for the fall 2026 season. 

The primary reason to begin on May 1, 2024, is due to construction timelines. If construction does not begin on schedule, it could delay when staff and students move into the new building in December 2025/January 2026. If move-in dates are delayed, there is a strong possibility that outdoor athletic areas will not be complete in time for fall 2026 sports. Additionally, starting construction in May 2024 will give Wayside staff and parents a chance to adjust to the traffic and parking changes before school is out. This also will give campus leaders time to make adjustments, if needed, to improve the process before school begins in August. 

No. Our new school building will be located on the site of the former administration building just south of our current campus on Old Decatur Road (across from Bryson Elementary). We will be able to continue to have school in our current building during construction. During state testing times, all construction will be halted to avoid any possible distractions. 

We will be able to have classes as normal while construction is underway. Some classes, such as PE and athletics, will make arrangements to use alternate locations when outdoor spaces are needed. Our campus athletics coaches are working with the district Athletics leaders, to coordinate details and information affecting our athletic programs will be communicated directly with those families as adjustments are needed. 

The construction contractor, in partnership with the district Operations team, has developed a comprehensive safety plan to ensure the construction site is not accessible by students or any member of the public. This plan includes security cameras, fencing, security personnel, and limited access points. A pathway along Old Decatur Road will be provided for students who walk/bike to and from school and for general pedestrians. 

Yes. EMS ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Police and Safety and Security will be available to assist with traffic as needed. They also are communicating with Saginaw Police and city leaders regarding traffic flow around the Wayside campus and nearby neighborhoods. 

The new building is based on a prototype similar to (but not exactly the same as) Marine Creek Middle School. The design will include a color scheme and graphical features that make the school distinctly Wayside and will honor the history and traditions of the campus that date back to the 1960s. 

Yes. Overall square footage of the current Wayside building is 150,000 square feet. Overall square footage of the new WMS building will be 180,000 square feet, which accommodates for new TEA-required science classroom size requirements and a storm shelter. The new building will have a total capacity of 1,200 students.