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Okaloosa County School Board reviews construction task orders, highlights cafeteria conversions and restroom renovations
Summary
Board member Mr. Heinle summarized active construction task orders including completed cafetorium turnovers, auditorium upgrades, roofing work at Florosa Elementary and a six-school restroom renovation program; members discussed classroom conversions and next steps for design and pricing.
The Okaloosa County School Board heard a construction program update from board member Mr. Heinle, who outlined active task orders and near-term work across district schools.
Mr. Heinle told the board, "in front of you, you have a a full agenda of all the task orders, and then I also gave you a highlight." The presentation covered completed cafetoriums, auditorium upgrades funded with "1.5 mil money," roofing projects, softball press boxes, HVAC and plumbing work, district parking and paving projects, a master plan using Triumph and Department of Education funds, and a new restroom renovation package covering six schools.
Why it matters: the projects alter learning spaces and address recurring facilities complaints such as restroom condition and cafeteria capacity. Several items are funded through sales tax, revenue described in the meeting as "1.5 mil money," certificates of participation (COP) and other referendum and external grants mentioned by Mr. Heinle.
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