Bullitt County staff update board on school construction, change orders and recommended commissioning contract

Bullitt County Board of Education facilities staff on July 28 told the board work is progressing at multiple school construction sites and outlined several pending change orders and a recommended commissioning contract.

District staff said the North Bullitt Physical Science Center, ballpark/fieldhouse work and the new parking at Bullitt Central are moving toward closeout, and that some change orders reflect material substitutions, site grading and additional framing identified during construction. The presenter said the parking project at Bullitt Central will add about 140 spaces to help campus circulation and relieve pressure on Highway 44.

Why it matters: the changes affect budgets, construction timelines and when new facilities and lots will be available for students and staff. Several change orders also tie into the district's contract closeout process, which must be completed before finance can finalize contract payments.

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