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Penny-tax projects moving: Midtown Middle, Beech Tree making site and building progress; larger additions planned

5900561 · October 7, 2025
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Capital-planning staff told the board that Midtown Middle and Beech Tree Elementary construction is progressing (roofs, utilities and interior work underway), and other penny-tax projects — high-school additions and athletic upgrades — are in design or scheduled for future phases.

District capital-planning staff and contractors gave an update on Berkeley County’s penny-tax school projects, reporting steady progress on new-school construction and a schedule for design and later-phase work on high-school additions and athletic facilities.

David Hemstraat (capital projects) and consultant teams said construction at Midtown Middle and Beech Tree Elementary is advancing: roof panels and exterior brickwork are nearly complete at Midtown; water, sewer and temporary electric connections are in place; interior work including painting and…

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