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Enid updates design of new Eisenhower Elementary; construction logistics underway with Henson
Summary
District leaders presented renderings of the planned new Eisenhower Elementary, said the building will face northwest, and described coordination with Henson Construction and Department of Defense stakeholders; the goal is to finalize design and bid schedule by November.
District administrators updated the board on the new Eisenhower Elementary design and construction logistics, showing renderings prepared by Corbin Merz and reporting coordination with Henson Construction and Department of Defense stakeholders.
Superintendent Dr. Darrow said the new building will face northwest and that the district plans to keep the existing Eisenhower building in use during construction so the move to the new facility can occur in a single day. He said Corbin Merz produced renderings that show three classrooms per grade level and adjacent special‑education classrooms, and that design work is approaching 50% completion.
Nut graf: The project is intended to meet Department of Defense and Air Force expectations for a campus that will serve both district and base‑affiliated needs. Dr. Darrow said design work includes engineering and a STEM media center detail; the district aims to have a finalized product ready to send out for bid by November so the DOD can proceed with its review in December.
District staff emphasized logistics planning — Henson Construction is working on access and traffic logistics because a portion of the site interfaces with a military base. Dr. Darrow said the district has begun the application for the build but has not yet been accepted, and reported that the district had received its first federal claim payment related to prior project work.
Ending: District leaders said they hope to finalize design and put the project out to bid by November and continue coordination with Henson and Corbin Merz on STEM, media center and engineering details.
