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District reports bond construction progress, expects roughly $1 million in savings
Summary
District staff and the construction manager updated the board on bond-funded projects including field turf, pool filtration, sidewalk replacements and elementary flooring; presenters said early cost-saving measures have generated about $1 million in projected savings and outlined plans for community communications.
District staff and Barton Mello (construction manager) updated the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education on the construction program financed by a recent bond, reporting progress on athletic facilities and elementary renovations and saying the program is currently tracking about $1 million in cost savings.
Bart Mello and architect partners presented progress photos and renderings for high-school athletic projects including baseball and softball field turf, tennis-court work and pool filtration units. The team said they have received bids for pool dehumidification units and are continuing to confirm scope before presenting final agreements to the board.
Vicky (last name not specified in transcript) presented images of elementary corridor flooring replacements, sample masonry and demolition underway at tennis courts and other projects. The district also said it will send targeted communications — newsletters or mailers — to neighborhoods near construction sites so residents know about truck traffic and timelines.
The construction team emphasized safety signage on active sites and plans to involve students in communications. The board asked questions and thanked staff for moving quickly on bond projects that were approved last November.
No bond-related votes other than routine approvals were taken at the presentation; the board asked administration to continue reviewing bids and return with recommended contract actions for items such as pool dehumidification.
