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Board approves two-classroom addition at Beaver Run Elementary using leftover bond funds
Summary
The Wicomico County Board of Education voted to proceed with a two-classroom addition at Beaver Run Elementary using remaining bond proceeds; construction manager-at-risk delivery, GMP pending, construction expected summer 2025 and opening in fall 2026.
The Wicomico County Board of Education voted to accept the superintendent's recommendation to proceed with a two-classroom addition at Beaver Run Elementary, using remaining bond funds originally allocated to the project.
Board members approved the recommendation by roll call after a presentation explaining the scope and timeline. The board heard that design work and construction documents are nearly complete and that the district will use a construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) delivery method to finalize preconstruction, bid trade contracts and establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
Why it matters: the project repurposes leftover bond proceeds to add classroom capacity at Beaver Run without drawing on new general funds, and the board authorized staff and its construction management team to finish preconstruction work and proceed toward bidding.
District staff said the selection of the construction manager and architects followed the board's procurement policy and procedures for projects under $5,000,000. The presenter said work is “anticipated to be initiated over the upcoming summer” and that the district expects to “open fall of ’26 with the 2 new classrooms available for student use.”
Board members asked whether the leftover bond funds would affect other schools. A board member noted the funds were originally bonded for Beaver Run; staff confirmed the funds are being used for Beaver Run only and therefore will not cover work at Fruitland Primary. Staff also said the final GMP is pending but that, based on current estimates, the district expects the available funds to cover the project cost.
Board approval: the motion to accept the superintendent’s recommendation (Exhibit 1) carried on a recorded roll call. Board members recorded on the roll call as voting aye were Mister Palmer, Missus Hazel, Mister Plots, Missus Beecham, Mister Brown, Doctor Ennis and the chair.
Additional details and open items: staff indicated the warranty for the new addition will be checked and is expected to be measured from turnover of the addition rather than adopt any earlier warranty dates from earlier phases. The GMP remains to be finalized; staff will return with any adjustments that affect budget strategy.
The board moved immediately from this action item to the work session agenda following approval.
