Board approves change order as New Oxford Elementary construction continues

Tony (staff member presenting construction report) updated the Scott County Board of Education on construction progress at New Oxford Elementary and said crews are progressing on steel, block work and mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations.

Why it matters: board members were told the contractor is aiming to have the building “dried in” by around Thanksgiving so interior work can proceed over the winter and to meet the district’s target for student occupancy the following August.

Tony described visible progress: classroom wings with roof deck, gym slab and storm‑shelter areas with conduit and plumbing in place. He said recent rain slowed site work briefly but overall progress remains steady and the project team is narrowing interior color options for board review. Board members were invited to schedule a walk‑through and a follow‑up meeting with project manager Parker.

The board then approved Change Order 003 for New Oxford Elementary. The motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Quotes and context. Tony said: “They’re shooting for [students] to be in August,” describing contractor targets for finishing structural work. The construction presentation emphasized that multiple trades must be completed before slabs are poured and that the district will present color boards and renderings for board input as decisions near.

Ending: the board approved the change order and staff said they will return next month with more detailed interior selections and renderings once the project team narrows options.