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School board reviews sales-tax projects, roofing and security lock plans; district to prioritize by cost
Summary
Okaloosa County School Board members reviewed progress on sales-tax-funded construction projects — including elementary additions, cafeteria renovations, roofing, HVAC and restroom upgrades — and discussed districtwide classroom-door lock upgrades, with members noting benefits but raising cost concerns and scheduling sequencing.
Okaloosa County School Board members received a detailed update on a series of sales-tax-funded construction projects and district facility upgrades, and discussed implementing electronic classroom-door locks as part of a broader security task order.
Board members and staff reviewed specific task orders that span cafeteria renovations, new school foundations and add-ons, band-room and auditorium upgrades, roofing and HVAC work, parking and paving projects, and restroom renovations. Staff said several projects are moving toward construction or completion, and several will be timed to avoid disrupting school operations (for example, HVAC work planned for spring break and some roofing and restroom work slated for summertime).
The report named specific task orders by…
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