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Bond 2022 update: High school 56% complete, Fulton nearing turnover after delays; district outlines costs and schedule
Summary
District construction managers reported progress on the 2022 bond projects: the new high school is about 56% complete and Fulton Elementary about 92% complete, but Fulton has experienced schedule delays tied to unforeseen structural work and the high‑school contract completion date has been adjusted in paperwork.
Rockport‑Fulton ISD staff and construction partners briefed the board June 2 on progress and schedule changes for projects funded by the 2022 bond.
At the high school site, presenters reported 56% physical completion. The district referenced $22,100,000 as money authorized for that phase and a total contract value of $39,240,000. Photos and on‑site updates described ongoing masonry, glazing and HVAC installation; staff said roofing and exterior glazing work is nearing completion and interior drywall, electrical and ceiling grid work were next in sequence.
Fulton Elementary was reported at about 92% complete, with money authorized listed as $11,870,000 and a full contract value shown as $12,870,000. Construction staff told the board that Fulton experienced three independent delays outside the district’s control, including unanticipated structural conditions in the existing building uncovered while converting a cafeteria into classrooms. Those issues required redesign work and resulted in a likely turnover of renovated classroom areas in June rather than the originally anticipated May date; final cleaning was reported to be starting the day after the board meeting.
District construction leadership said some schedule paperwork tied to high‑school milestones had been submitted and that a contractual completion date had been adjusted in documentation. In comments during the meeting Michael Miller (vice president of school construction) said the contract date was “pushed to February 7” in contract paperwork; however, district staff said their internal planning still targets a December 2025 practical completion if trade schedules and supplies align.
District staff emphasized that both projects remained under budget overall and that the team was working with subcontractors to accelerate classroom completion where possible. The high school effort includes athletic‑area finish work such as concessions and weight‑room glazing alongside classroom finishes; Fulton work remaining includes final mechanical, electrical and fire‑marshal items.
The update was informational; no bond‑fund approvals were required that evening beyond already‑approved spending. District staff said they will report schedule and turnover changes to the board in subsequent updates.
Key figures presented to the board: - High school: 56% complete; money authorized $22,100,000; total contract value $39,240,000; district internal target for practical completion December 2025; contract paperwork showed a pushed date to Feb. 7 (year not specified in meeting remarks). - Fulton Elementary: 92% complete; money authorized $11,870,000; total contract value $12,870,000; classroom turnover expected in June (final cleaning starting).
