Kilgore Independent School District trustees received a construction update on the new Kilgore High School campus and associated CTC facilities and approved installation of intruder‑resistant window film for the new high school.

The update, presented during the meeting’s information reports, covered exterior and interior progress: roof framing and membrane installation, windows being installed, dining and social stair spaces forming, and brick and EIFS work beginning. “Our front is coming together nicely with the roof framing and beginning to come online,” said Kendall Edwards with Claycomb. He added that window installation and interior shop spaces — including a large CTC shop planned to house 14 welders — are taking shape.

The board discussed electrical and mechanical milestones. A transformer and generator are in place and the team expects to pull primary feeds and, at times, energize parts of the building for lighting and early HVAC use. Presenters said work to reduce water infiltration is underway and that contractors are coordinating flashing, EIFS sequencing and window installation to avoid future leaks.

Board members pressed staff on moisture and mold risk in areas exposed to rain. A district construction representative said sheetrock installs are being staged so wet materials won’t be enclosed; “If something comes up, we’ll cut the rock out. If it’s a very small area, we may treat it,” the representative said, and added crews are monitoring damp areas and will replace material if needed.

The district also mentioned asbestos abatement limited to portions of the existing gym; trustees discussed an approximate abatement cost of about $40,000 for that work.

During the school business section, the board voted to approve a project to install intruder‑resistant film at the new high school. Mister Snead moved to approve the quote in the amount of $89,607; mister Henson seconded. The motion carried, 7‑0.

Separately, staff reported owner‑purchased, contractor‑installed items remain to be bought for the new facilities, including security film, soap and toilet‑paper dispensers, kitchen appliances for teacher lounges, and auditorium projection equipment. Staff said a quote for auditorium projectors and screens—described as a “hefty price”—was received and noted a ballpark figure of about $50,000 for projector equipment. The district also described a proposal to add interactive touchscreens in public entry areas to display digitized alumni photos, achievements and events.

Trustees who spoke thanked staff and contractors for progress and asked that staff continue monitoring moisture and coordinating sequencing of EIFS, flashing and window installs to reduce leak risk.