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Columbia Elementary construction: phased opening planned; classrooms scheduled for July occupancy
Summary
District staff and the project team told the board that Columbia Elementary will open in phases so students can occupy general classrooms at the start of the school year, with full building systems and shared spaces following in August and final site work finishing later in the year.
Las Cruces Public Schools staff and the Columbia Elementary project team updated the board April 22 on construction progress and a phased opening plan aimed at getting students into classrooms at the start of the school year.
Chief construction/project staff member Rodriguez said the district is planning a phased substantial completion. “Our students will be in the building for the start of the school year,” Rodriguez said, while explaining that certain shared spaces and off-site work will be completed later. He said phase 1 — which includes a secured main entry vestibule, general classroom wings, the media center, bus and parent drop-off, play courts and enclosed courtyards — has an anticipated…
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