District presents Reynolds School renovation schematic-design update and timeline
Summary
Staff presented schematic-design progress for Reynolds School, showed renderings and scheduled a public meeting Oct. 13; design-development completion targeted for Nov. 21 and construction documents for Jan. 23, with spring construction start if timelines hold.
District staff presented the Reynolds School renovation schematic design to the Monroe County School Board, described renderings and explained the next steps toward construction.
What staff said: The presentation provided additional detail since the August briefing and included new graphic renderings of the maintenance shop addition and perimeter fencing intended to blend with the neighborhood and provide sound attenuation. Staff said a generator remains in the plan and that more precise cost data for that component will be provided later.
Public outreach and schedule: Staff announced a public community meeting for the project on Monday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. in the District Administration Building boardroom. They said the district expects to complete design development by Nov. 21 and construction documents by Jan. 23; the RFQ for a construction management firm will be issued next month with the hope of beginning construction in spring 2026 if approvals and procurement proceed on schedule.
Board remarks: A board member expressed concern about sequencing capital projects across multiple sites (Reynolds, Bruce Hall and district administration) rather than treating each in isolation; staff said the sequential approach was intended to allow staged moves and renovations while minimizing disruption.
Next steps: Staff will post the community meeting notice, continue design development, and proceed to construction documents per the timeline provided.
