Construction update: South Lawn, Park Crossing and Percy Julian projects move toward completion

A facilities and capital-projects update presented at the March 11 Montgomery County Board of Education work session outlined progress on multiple school construction and renovation efforts.

A staff member filling in for Mr. Slater reported that the South Lawn Middle School project is roughly 65 percent complete, with brickwork and MEP rough-in nearing completion. The Park Crossing High School construction was described as about 80 percent complete, with roof installation finished and interior trim nearing completion; the presenter said the project should wrap up in roughly six weeks.

The Percy Julian High School site work — including the relocation and tie-in of Todd Road to Eastern Boulevard so the district can use the full site — was reported at about 60 percent complete. Site drainage and stone base were in place; final curb, gutter and paving were upcoming. The presenter noted that the district has held pre-bid and bid-opening steps for phase 2 of Percy Julian.

Separately, facilities director Chad Anderson reviewed several planned and in-progress facilities projects: HVAC and window upgrades tied to the Morning View and Davis capital grant, Park Crossing and Carver turf-and-track replacements (Park Crossing turf delivery pending), and an emergency roof replacement at Bellengrath/Bellinger that his team reported was roughly 80–85 percent complete after decking replacement and ongoing metal trim work. The Carver Field House exterior is complete, he said.

Board members received the update as information; no formal approvals were recorded for new capital expenditures during the session.