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Smithville R‑II board hears construction updates, approves Mammoth contract adjustment
Summary
The Smithville R‑II Board of Education received design and construction updates on bond projects and approved a Mammoth contract adjustment after staff reported the turf work finished early and under budget; officials outlined demolition and bid schedules and plans to limit noise and secure occupied areas during work.
The Smithville R‑II Board of Education received updates on district bond construction and approved a contract adjustment with Mammoth after staff reported progress and cost savings on recent projects.
Board members were told Mammoth completed the maple turf project two days early and that the overall package came in under the anticipated budget. Staff and the district’s design team said demolition and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rerouting are underway, and that initial demolition is expected to begin in October. District representatives described an active bid schedule, with package bidding to be posted later this month and additional bid approvals planned for early November.
The board voted to approve the Mammoth contract adjustment as presented. The transcript indicates the original budget for that set of bond projects was around $620,300; staff reported the final cost came in slightly below that figure and described net savings in the low thousands. The board made and seconded the motion and then was asked to vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.
Design and construction leads from Insight Design and contractor representatives briefed the board on staging and safety measures intended to reduce disruption to students and staff. Staff said early work includes MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) rerouting and that, to limit interior disturbance, some noisy activities likely will be scheduled nights or weekends. The team described plans for insulated, waterproof temporary walls around the nurse’s office and other central commons spaces to protect occupied areas during partial demolition.
The design team showed renderings and materials samples for multiple bond components, including a renovated high‑school commons with an integrated coffee shop/concessions/team‑store area, upgraded media center and reconfigured learning spaces. On athletic projects, the architects described new turf layout and protective netting at the baseball/softball complex, options for expanded home‑side dugouts or a standalone clubhouse, and two concession/ restroom concepts under consideration. They said the baseball and softball fan zones will be raised about 30 inches to improve sightlines and that parking and circulation will be adjusted to serve the new fields.
Board members asked about construction noise, vibration and temperature control in occupied areas; design and contractor representatives said they will present a detailed protection plan to district staff (noted in the transcript as being shared with Dr. Collins and district administrators) and will adjust schedules to minimize disruption, including using temporary walls and night work where necessary.
Staff also thanked trade partners and noted strong interest from contractors during the pre‑bid period. The district indicated it will hold a special meeting in October to approve bid awards for upcoming packages.
Ending: The board’s construction update closed with staff and the design team inviting further feedback and promising a forthcoming presentation with more detailed protection plans and final bid recommendations.
