District reports construction progress; preschool move likely after winter break

District staff reported construction progress and several schedule updates at the Sept. 10 Grand Canyon School District board meeting.
Staff said exterior work on the new district office and the H and K buildings is ahead of schedule and could finish three to four weeks early, with shade‑structure poles installed and foundations in place for synthetic turf. Interior work has experienced supply and miscellaneous delays; staff said they are planning for substantial completion later in the month and a punch list around Thanksgiving.
Staff said preschool classes are likely to begin in the new facility after the Christmas break. Roof replacement work across district buildings is nearing completion, with specific material delays noted for portions of HMK.
Board members and staff discussed traffic impacts at the middle school: city paving will affect entrances and parking patterns, and staff warned of altered traffic flow and temporary two‑way/one‑way configurations the following day that could change bus and parent drop‑off routes.
The update was informational; no formal board action was taken on construction items during the meeting.