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Board hears construction progress at Mills High, Robinson and College Station; community meeting set for June 12
Summary
Administration reported progress on Mills High renovations, an upcoming federal‑court community meeting June 12, and that Robinson expansion plans were resubmitted to state reviewers; College Station design work continues.
District operations reported construction updates for several major projects at the June Pulaski County Special School District board meeting.
Operations director Mr. Johnson said Mills High School remains on schedule for a classroom addition target of July 1 and an arena structure expected to be complete by Aug. 1; furniture orders are arriving and smaller punch‑list items are being closed out. Johnson said a federal court‑ordered community meeting regarding Mills is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, as part of ongoing court oversight of certain facility matters.
Robinson High School’s expansion plans were returned by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) with items to correct; the architectural team made required revisions and resubmitted; Johnson said the district expects final ADE approval in a week or two. College Station Elementary design work is progressing with coordination to ensure Harris Elementary can receive students and logistical plans proceed as scheduled.
Trustees asked about timelines and attendance at community meetings and requested administration continue to provide status updates; Johnson noted weekly to biweekly design reviews are ongoing for College Station and that final state approvals and federal court reports remain responsibility milestones.
