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Board authorizes phased interior classroom conversions at Apollo Elementary, estimates $750,000 cost
Summary
The committee approved staff recommendation to proceed with phased interior work at Apollo Elementary to convert open spaces into permanent classrooms; staff estimated a conservative total project cost of about $750,000 and said the work will be phased over two summers.
The Bossier Parish School Board Building and Grounds Committee authorized staff to proceed with phased interior conversions at Apollo Elementary to create permanent classrooms from existing open spaces.
Project presenter Mr. Rogier told the committee the work would enclose existing classroom footprints with permanent walls and make limited electrical modifications; the architect’s conservative estimate for the total project was approximately $750,000. The committee heard the work will likely be completed in two phases over two summers, with the district aiming to value‑engineer portions of the scope to lower costs.
“Right now, they they use an area for a classroom that is approximately 40 something feet by 20 something feet. And we're gonna create 2 classrooms out of that,” Rogier…
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