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Bond 2023: high school framing, storm shelter and site work advance; furnishings planning begins
Summary
District bond program manager gave a detailed progress update on the new high school and related bond projects, reporting framing, precast, utilities and interior planning are underway and that the district will begin FF&E procurement later this year.
Brian Thomas of 505 gave the Stillwater Public Schools Board a progress update on the Bond 2023 program on Feb. 11, describing rapid advancement on the new high school and associated site and facility work.
Why it matters: the bond program funds the district's largest capital projects, including a new high school with a student center, visual-arts wing, kitchen and ICC 500-rated storm shelter. The presentation outlined construction milestones, permitting steps, sequencing for demolition and site consolidation, and the district's plan to bid furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) later in the schedule.
Key details presented - Framing and precast: Thomas said precast walls and framing are up in multiple wings and that steel erection and joists are in place above the student center and other areas. - Storm shelter/gym shell: The ICC 500-compliant storm shelter shell has been set, creating the gym/locker-room core area. - Site work and transport relocation: OES relocation and transportation site consolidation remain part of the program; permitting and lot-combination work with the city are underway to clear multiple deeds and optimize future site use. - Interior planning and FF&E: The district will create two test classrooms as showrooms for vendor samples and plans to bid FF&E in late summer. Thomas said the design emphasizes flexibility and adaptability for student-centered learning.
Schedule and risks: Thomas reported the project was ahead on some schedule milestones and that weather had slowed some exterior work; the team said they anticipate being "dried in" (roofed and weather-tight) on certain wings within weeks to months and noted material deliveries and lead times are being tracked.
Quote: Brian Thomas, Bond program manager: "It has been a phenomenal year and a half of a lot being accomplished." (presentation)
Next steps: continued site and interior coordination, field inspections and FF&E vendor sampling with teacher and student feedback sessions before full procurement.
