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Hudson School construction update: $15M–$18M completed; about $30M of work slated over summer
Summary
District facilities staff reported progress at multiple school sites, noted asbestos abatement, new HVAC and sprinkler work, a planned $30 million of construction over the next three months and target move-in dates for most buildings in August (district office in September).
Hudson — District facilities staff told the school board the capital projects at EP Rock Elementary, North Hudson and the middle school are advancing rapidly and that crews will accelerate work over the summer to complete roughly $30 million in remaining work.
Nick, the district’s construction lead, reviewed photos and progress updates and said, “there's probably been about 15,000,000 to maybe 18,000,000 worth of work that's been done so far, and they're gonna have to do about $30,000,000 worth of work in the next 3 months.”
Site details shared at the meeting: - EP Rock Elementary: secure entrance work is underway, exterior EIFS removal and asbestos abatement are in progress, new windows and utility pads for chillers and backup generators are being installed; the gym area has new chiller lines and sprinkler work to bring the building up to fully sprinklered status. - North Hudson: media center windows and drywall are visible, the gym is painted and awaiting equipment and wood floor installation, and classrooms are under demolition and renovation. - Middle school: new HVAC air-handling units are being installed through roof openings, pool repairs are underway (the pool holds about 335,000 gallons), ceilings and floor tile removals are in progress, and a new utility yard with propane tanks and a chiller is under construction.
Flooring changes and accessibility: Nick said the district will replace older ceramic tile in many areas with a product called “kinetics,” a resilient flooring made from recycled water bottles that is quieter and easier to navigate for students with mobility aids. He described the product as having “the qualities of a soft surface…with the durability of a hard surface.”
Backup fuel and generators: The district plans to install large propane tanks at several sites to enable interruptible gas service discounts and to fuel backup systems during high-demand periods; staff said a typical tank holds about 2,000 gallons and would run roughly 36 hours under backup use. Nick said tanks will be fenced inside a utility yard.
Schedule and moves: Administrators said most building move-in dates are targeted for August; the district office move is planned for September so other spaces can be finished first. Facilities staff invited board members to arrange site tours this summer.
Ending: The board did not take action beyond receiving the report; staff said they will continue updates and offered tours to members as the summer work progresses.
