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Hodges Run incubator project to proceed in phases with local high school construction class; volunteers and contractors needed
Summary
Board members and project leads described a phased plan for building five small structures at Hodges Run using a high school construction class, with material delivery targeted for February and construction stretching into summer and the following school year.
Board members briefed colleagues on the Hodges Run incubator project and a plan to phase construction so Roscoe Area students can participate in building small structures.
Mike Wright, who provided the update at the Feb. 4 meeting, said the village and partners met with Panamika High School staff (including shop teacher Jason Gadowski) and volunteers to coordinate how the school’s construction class can help. Wright summarized a phased approach that targets completing five small ‘‘huts’’ on the northern portion of the Hodges Run property in the spring and early summer, with additional work planned for the next fall semester.
Wright said the preferred timeline calls for materials to be dropped at the site in February and for the school to begin trips around March 1. He said the school is planning field-trip days—including a possible half- or full-day option—to give students longer stretches of time on site because regular class periods are about 50 minutes and limit on-site work. The plan relies on donated labor from carpenters and electricians for tasks the students cannot perform and on volunteers to help with roofing and finish work.
Wright noted uncertainty in student availability: the construction class had about 20 students at the time of the meeting, but several were graduating seniors and final enrollment for the coming terms had not been confirmed. The board discussed the likelihood of completing fewer than five structures if student participation falls short; the meeting record states the board may contract competitively for finishing trades (drywall, electrical, roofing) if required.
Board members raised logistical questions such as parking for volunteers and visitors and agreed to coordinate parking solutions (possible use of Main Street Square and walking access across the bike path) to avoid overloading nearby neighborhoods. The board emphasized advertising and outreach to recruit trade groups and volunteer labor.
The discussion produced no formal motions or votes; the remarks were presented as project planning and direction to coordinate with the high school, volunteers and contractors.
