Gadsden Middle School construction: demolition nearly complete, footings and framing under way
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Summary
District construction staff reported demolition and site cleanup for the new Gadsden Middle School will be finished this week; concrete footings, stem walls and framing for locker rooms and other spaces are in progress, and renovation of an existing gym has begun.
SANTA TERESA — District staff provided an update on construction work at Gadsden Middle School, saying demolition and site cleanup would be completed by the end of the week and that structural work is progressing.
Construction details from the presentation
- Site status: Demolition and site cleanup are nearing completion; photos shared with the board showed cleared areas and plumbing rough‑ins. - Structural work: Concrete footings and stem walls are in progress; framing of local rooms and locker rooms is underway. Underground mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough‑ins are continuing in the academic building. - Gym renovation: The district said renovation has begun on an existing gym that will be retained as part of the campus project. - Meetings and oversight: Construction progress meetings are held biweekly; the next meeting was announced for March 12 at 9 a.m. at the Support Services Building.
District staff asked for questions and reported no concerns; the board acknowledged the update and thanked construction staff for the report.
Why it matters
The update provides the public and board members with the timeline and current stage of the middle‑school construction project. The next public progress meeting is scheduled for March 12 and will continue the district’s practice of periodic public updates on large capital projects.