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PCSSD operations reports construction progress at Mills, Harris, College Station and Robinson
Summary
Operations staff reported July 8 that Mills High School and its arena remain on schedule for July/August handoffs, Harris Elementary painting will finish in mid-July, College Station design aims for submission in September-October and Robinson High School pre-construction logistics have begun.
Pulaski County Special School District operations staff told trustees on July 8 that construction and renovation projects across the district are progressing with the goal of meeting summer and early-fall occupancy timelines.
Operations lead Johnson said Mills High School continues on schedule and "the furniture for the new classroom portions of it, will be arriving next week." He reported the arena construction is closing the north side wall and detailed interior work is beginning.
Why it matters: Several capital projects affect fall occupancy, classroom moves and program space. The district outlined schedules for furniture delivery, painting, site work and modular unit delivery to prepare campuses for the school year.
Key updates presented by Johnson - Mills High School: Furniture delivery for new classroom sections expected the week after July 8; district targets full building receipt in July. Arena north-side wall is closing in and detailed interior work will follow. - Harris Elementary and College Station: Harris painting and move-in work were under way; Johnson said painting at Harris "should be completed by the 23rd of July." The team plans to have Harris ready for teachers the first week of August. College Station design work is advancing; Johnson said the team hopes to finalize design in August/September and submit to the state in September/October, with bidding targeted for December and construction start in January (subject to state approvals). - Robinson High School: A pre-construction logistics meeting introduced school leadership to construction managers; a modular unit for a driven program is slated to ship Aug. 29 and arrive in September, with installation taking roughly two to three weeks once on site.
Questions and clarifications Trustees asked whether College Station could be completed for the next school year; Johnson said the intent remains for a two-year schedule but the team is working to prepare a timeline that could allow occupancy for the 2026 school year. Board members also asked about the status of softball fields; Johnson said contracts were signed and work was in motion but the fields were not completed.
Ending Johnson closed his report by asking if there were any questions. The board thanked the operations staff and confirmed the district will continue to coordinate timing with the state for approvals and bidding.
