School board hears high school closeout update; change orders and final payments remain pending

Jamie Lynch, who presented the high school project update, told the Lower Moreland Township School District Board of School Directors on Jan. 7 that most construction and roadway work tied to the new high school is complete and the project is now moving toward financial closeout.

Lynch said remaining steps include final PennDOT verification of the intersection work, submission of as-built drawings and closing the district's permit so the district can make final payments to contractors. "PennDOT still has to do their dirty work of verifying the final punch list," Lynch said.

Why it matters: The district has been holding contingency and retainage tied to unresolved punch-list items and third-party utility work. Board members pressed Lynch and staff for clarity on change-order amounts, what remains unpaid, and whether the district should pursue reimbursement from PECO for costs tied to trench and paving repairs.

Lynch summarized the outstanding…