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Cypress High move‑in scheduled for late June; district seeks board approval for two change orders
Summary
District staff said possession of the new Cypress High is tentatively June 28 pending inspections, confirmed move‑in before school starts, and presented two change orders — HDMI classroom upgrades and a safety railing for retractable auditorium seating — that staff say are necessary and will be presented to the board.
District project staff told the Granite School District Board that the new Cypress High School (referred to in some materials as Cyprus) is on a path to occupancy and that staff will present two change orders related to classroom audio/video capability and retractable seating life‑safety features.
Why it matters: Cypress is the district’s largest new campus this year; change orders and move‑in timing affect logistics for teachers, students and summer programs.
Chris (district facilities staff) said the district expects to take possession of the Cypress campus around June 28, pending required health inspections, elevator checks and fire marshal signoffs. Chris told the board, “We’re moving in before school starts and we’ll be operating.” Dallin Jones, identified in the meeting as the district’s project manager, is coordinating furniture and equipment deliveries.
Facilities staff described two change orders that will be brought to the board. The first addresses HDMI and hardwired connectivity at classroom teacher stations: staff said some classrooms were originally wired with two teacher stations but only one had full HDMI and electronic capability; the change order would provide full capability to both stations so teachers have flexibility and consistent function across classrooms. Staff said the district reviewed wireless alternatives but judged that current wireless capacity and stability would not support full classroom reliance; one speaker said much district hardware still depends on wired HDMI and network connections.
The second change order would add a safety railing behind retractable seating in the back of the auditorium. Staff said architect and code review determined a railing is required for life‑safety when those seats are fully retracted; the design for the railing went through multiple iterations and staff described the proposed solution as the most economical option that meets code and safety needs. Justin (district facilities staff) said the district tracks responsibility for change orders and will pursue designer contribution where changes are design‑originated.
Discussion only: Board members asked about move‑in timing, the reliability of electronics in the first weeks of school, and whether teachers should have extra professional development or move‑in time. Direction: staff said they will coordinate move‑in days and professional development with school leadership and will publish video updates for the community. Formal action: both change orders were described as pending board approval; no vote occurred during the update.
Staff emphasized safety and testing: staff said they will not open spaces or operate systems until inspections and clearances are complete and that they will avoid placing anyone at risk.
The board and staff also discussed staging, elevator capacity (three elevators needed to move extensive furniture), and plans for short‑term troubleshooting of electronics once teachers occupy the building.
