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Tipton County officials say new middle and elementary schools nearing completion; furniture, technology and move-in schedule set
Summary
District staff reported construction progress on a combined middle and elementary school project, listing near-complete roofing, HVAC, light fixtures, plumbing, hardscapes and a planned staged furniture delivery with goal of teacher move-in before Thanksgiving and final occupancy logistics in October.
District staff reported steady progress on the new combined middle- and elementary-school construction project and outlined timelines for finishing work, furniture delivery and teacher staging.
At the September board meeting, a district construction update noted that both detention ponds were complete and grassed, the main roof was finished, all 118 HVAC units had been installed and were operating, light fixtures across both schools were about 75% complete, epoxy bathroom floors were 97% complete and paint and cabinet deliveries were nearing final stages. Hardscapes and sidewalks were reported at roughly 80% completion.
Staff said polishing of concrete floors, installation of awnings and metal panels at the front entrance, and the final cabinet load were scheduled to start around the 15th of the month, and that furniture delivery and placement would begin in October with an aim to have classrooms furnished and teachers moving in — including staged early access after-hours — before Thanksgiving.
"We'll start putting furniture in this thing and start working our way across," the project presenter said, adding that contract provisions allowed the vendor to coordinate FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) scheduling and to provide storage and staging.
Why it matters: The report outlines concrete dates and tasks as the district prepares for occupancy and a planned ribbon cutting; staff emphasized logistics for teacher setup, IT access and continuing capital needs for other district schools.
Details and next steps
- HVAC: 118 units installed and operating. - Roofing: main roof complete on the entire building. - Lighting: about 75% complete for both schools; paint near completion (99% in some areas); middle-school plumbing trimmed out 99%. - Polished concrete and bleacher installation for middle school scheduled to begin the 15th of the month. - Furniture/furnishings: scheduled to be delivered and staged in October; district staff aim for classroom setup and teacher access by Thanksgiving with after-hours setup possible. - Technology: network access points to be installed and access-point hang scheduled beginning Oct. 1; classrooms to include interactive boards and wireless.
Staff also flagged ongoing district capital needs outside the new-build project — air conditioners and cafeteria equipment for older schools — and told the board a capital projects draft tied to a $2 million budget allocation would be presented at the October work session.
The board discussed volunteer workdays and a plan to supply command-strip hangers for new painted walls to avoid damage. Staff counselled teachers to avoid storing irreplaceable personal items in classrooms due to insurance limits.
