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EMS ISD construction update: Wayside progress, Eagle Mountain HS curtain wall defect, Saginaw High phased additions
Summary
District staff reported progress on Wayside Middle and other projects, disclosed a curtain-wall specification issue at Eagle Mountain High that requires structural reinforcement, and outlined multi‑phase Saginaw High School additions with debate about schedule compression and procurement approach.
District construction staff updated the board on May 19 about active capital projects, noting steady progress at Wayside Middle School, a structural-specification shortfall at Eagle Mountain High School’s field-house curtain wall, and a multi‑year phased plan for Saginaw High School that the board discussed compressing to limit escalation risk.
Clete Welch, who presented the monthly construction update, reviewed aerial photos and progress at Wayside and said ironwork and ductwork are advancing in academic wings and the cafeteria. He said concrete decking and above‑ceiling work are nearing completion in parts of the building.
At Eagle Mountain High School, Welch said a structural-engineering review found a curtain-wall area where the project specifications were not followed, creating greater deflection than designed and leaving…
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