The Sherman Independent School District’s construction update reported that Crutchfield, Fairview and Parker elementary schools had ribbon-cutting events and were open for public tours, but remaining work and warranty punch lists were still underway.

Core Construction representative Brandon told the board a final punch walk at Parker and Fairview will take place on Sept. 27 and at Crutchfield on Oct. 4. "Once we get our final punch walk ... then we'll start working through their warranty program," Brandon said.

At Crutchfield, Brandon said some HVAC motors were damaged by early power surges and two of ten motors remained awaiting parts. He also said the district is still fine-tuning camera angles and badge readers and installing marquee signage and other site lighting.

Fairview’s gym floor alignment was cited as a punch-item: Brandon said the court had been installed to NBA dimensions and crews must realign it "in an appropriate way." He said that work would be done on a weekend to avoid disrupting scheduled use.

High school and stadium: Brandon reported the high school J and K wings were occupied, had received certificates of occupancy and were in use. Stadium work continues: concrete testing on bleacher foundations was pending and crews planned to bring a second crane to speed steel erection. The practice field surface has been installed but is not cleared for use pending additional grading and base work; Brandon said it would likely be ready in the spring.

Early childhood site: Brandon said demolition was complete and rubble removal was underway; contractors hope to clear the site by Oct. 1 and begin foundations thereafter.

Traffic and crosswalks: Trustees asked whether new sidewalks married to crosswalks and street signals had been coordinated with the city. Brandon said Core and the district made connections to existing crosswalks near the schools and that a preconstruction traffic study had been done, but he said the district had not yet engaged the city to add new traffic-control lights or signage.

No formal votes were taken on construction items at the meeting; the board asked administration to track final punch items and warranty transitions.