Bond projects near completion at East and West Carter high schools, district says

District staff provided a bond-project update Aug. 5, saying major construction and renovation work at East Carter High School and West Carter High School is progressing and that several spaces should be ready before students return.

At East Carter, staff said the culinary lab and a combined art room (created from two former classrooms) are nearing completion, with punch-list items remaining; the projected completion date discussed during the meeting was early November, though the contractor hoped to finish sooner. Staff also noted installation of a new concrete ramp at a rear entrance.

At West Carter, the culinary lab and a remodeled chorus room (converted from the old band room) were described as nearing readiness. The new band room, updated locker rooms, and other additions were highlighted as complete or close to complete. Staff showed photos of a new “500 Building,” a science wing that will house chemistry labs (four labs with shared storage), ROTC classrooms and a larger classroom with a movable divider. The cafeteria was opened into one large space with added restrooms, and crews were redoing the gym floor.

The presenter said there is still “a lot of work to be done” but that the projects are coming along “nicely” and that many spaces should be ready by the start of the school year. No cost revisions, contractor names, or change-orders were discussed in the public portion of the meeting.