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District says Daniel Boone Elementary is on track; gym storm shelter, steel framing progressing
Summary
District staff reported progress on the new Daniel Boone Elementary, including completed permits, precast storm-shelter foundations and steel framing for classroom wings. Substantial completion is contractually set for November 2026 and final completion for December 2026.
The WARREN CO. R-III Board of Education heard an update on the new Daniel Boone Elementary School’s construction schedule and site progress during its regular meeting.
Matt McDermott, a district staff member who presented the update, said crews have framed the classroom wings in steel, poured large storm-shelter foundations that can be driven on, and are completing retaining-wall work and site utilities. "We're very pleased with the progress," McDermott said.
The board was shown aerial orientations of the site, including the school footprint, bus entrance, job trailers, two detention basins and the future playground and play field areas. McDermott said the lower detention pond performed as intended during a heavy rain earlier in the week and that the contractor is staging topsoil and rock for later cleanup.
Contract dates shown in the presentation list substantial completion for November 2026 and final completion for December 2026. McDermott told the board crews expect precast panels for the storm shelter to begin arriving around July 1 and described the typical sequence of setting large precast wall panels and double-T concrete roof members that will form the shelter and gym structure. He noted the heavy precast trucks — some 90 feet long — will place significant loads on the site access.
Work remaining described by staff includes continued foundation work toward the cafeteria and kitchen area, additional steel erection, completing site water line installation, and finishing capping work on retaining walls. District staff reported building and fire permits have been approved.
Board members asked about impacts to Ash Road where construction traffic enters; McDermott said crews installed a steel plate at the entrance to reduce wear and that the plate is cleaned daily. He cautioned that the precast-truck deliveries will present larger loads and the district will continue to monitor the road.
The presentation also noted utility easements remain outstanding for gas service and that MoDOT has hired a consultant (CBB) to prepare drawings to expedite the district’s roadway/driveway work; the presenter said the district has requested an abbreviated schedule from MoDOT to shorten that review cycle.
The board did not take a separate vote on the update; the presentation was provided for information and questions.
