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Kennett Consolidated reports progress on New Garden and Greenwood construction, repairs to middle‑school walk‑in freezer and rooftop units
Summary
Facilities director reported poured concrete ramps and interior work at New Garden Elementary, excavation and foundation work at Greenwood Elementary, temporary power on site, a replaced walk‑in freezer at Kennett Middle School, and rooftop unit repairs at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center; construction continues on two new elementary schools.
Mister Bryce, facilities director for Kennett Consolidated School District, on Jan. 13 updated the board on construction and maintenance work across the district, including progress on New Garden Elementary and Greenwood Elementary and recent equipment repairs.
At New Garden Elementary, Bryce reported concrete ramps connecting areas B to D and A to C have been poured, additional walls in area B are complete, interior walls in area D are in place, and electrical wiring and plumbing have been roughed in on the second floors of areas C and D. At Greenwood Elementary, a construction entrance off Greenwood Road has been established, the loading‑dock excavation is complete and foundation work is progressing through areas A and B, and temporary electrical power has been installed to support construction.
Other work and repairs cited by the facilities director included replacement of a walk‑in freezer at Kennett Middle School and a supply‑fan‑motor replacement and heat‑exchanger repair for rooftop units at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. The director also noted a weather‑related incident on Jan. 6 that required snow and ice removal by maintenance and custodial staff.
Mister Bryce introduced Dennis Bench as a new member of the high‑school building maintenance team, filling a vacancy created by staff movement.
Why it matters: The report indicates active progress on both elementary construction projects and routine maintenance that keeps school operations functional. Board members were updated on sequencing and short‑term operational impacts but no board action was required at the meeting.
