Contractors updating the Lawrence County School Board on May 29 said most summer capital work is progressing and expected to meet timelines, though an asbestos finding temporarily paused restroom renovations.

Titus Doss of Doss Brothers told the board the new football field is largely complete "except for the irrigation" and that the concession and field-house work is progressing; he said painting and the metal roof installation are next and that the field will be ready for football season. "Everything's going to plan," Doss said.

Clint Gorman, leading restroom renovations for EO Kaufman, said work began May 27 but that potential asbestos-containing material was identified during demolition. "We notified the county and they're doing the necessary abatement to get rid of that stuff properly," Gorman said. He estimated the issue could add a few days to the schedule but said the contractor still expects to meet the board's timeline to return the space for cosmetic work and turnover before school starts. Sampling for asbestos air quality was scheduled the day after the update; staff said they expected results early next week.

Randy Fowler of Slater Construction reported rapid progress on Summertown High School's circle-area renovations: ceiling grid demolition and reinstallation is underway, painters and electricians are working in coordinated phases, and Fowler said the project remains on track for turnover by late July. "I think our deadline is July 29," Fowler told the board.

Board members asked contractors about change orders and roadblocks. Doss said there had been no recent change orders except minor items coordinated with the district, and that local utilities assisted with work at no cost. Gorman acknowledged asbestos abatement could add time but described the impact as "a few days, nothing serious," and Fowler said he had coordinated color and mural preservation with school staff.

Next steps and oversight
District officials asked contractors to return to the June meeting with final summaries when work is complete. Staff will monitor abatement results and the contractors' revised schedules and report back to the board.