District operations staff provided the board an update Wednesday on multiple bond-funded construction projects and associated timelines and constraints.

Pat (business office/project staff) reported ongoing and upcoming work at the career and technical education (CTE) center, high school campuses, the aquatic center and several elementary sites. The CTE center remains delayed; that shift has ripple effects on summer planning at the high school, Pat said. The board was told certain nonconforming-condition items must be addressed as part of the CTE and campus work, including parking, plantings and reinforcement related to gym and bleacher replacements.

For the aquatic center, the administration said it plans an epoxy nonslip coating and replacement of a set of pool bleachers; staff estimated the pool could be closed for approximately seven to eight weeks to complete the surface work. Officials said they are investigating whether the work can be staged to reduce closure time.

Pat also flagged a growing budget issue at Mill Park: the district received about $1.3 million in seismic grant (PSF/GRAMA) funding but preliminary roofing and seismic estimates total approximately $6.8 million. Administrators said they are awaiting bids and will return with options for reallocating unspent contingency funds from other bond projects and potential additional state funds.

Other projects reported as in or entering warranty phase included Gilbert Heights and Gilbert Park, while Cherry Park work continues with outstanding low-voltage and HVAC calibrations. The board also heard the district received a portion of additional PSF funding and that some projects may require use of a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method due to increased scope and complexity.

Board members asked for clarification on bleacher types, pool timeline and summer use implications for lessons and summer programs; administrators said they would follow up with details and communications to affected programs.

Pat said the bond oversight committee will meet and receive a further update in February.