Facilities report: Clark Middle solar online; Cedar Shoals fields and Gaines Elementary additions underway
Summary
Facilities staff updated the board: Clark Middle School's solar system is online, Cedar Shoals athletic improvements (press box, softball field and paving) near completion, Gaines Elementary classroom additions and roof replacement are under construction and the district warehouse HVAC work is advancing.
Facilities director provided a brief project update covering SPLOST-funded work across the district.
Clark Middle: The solar photovoltaic system is operational; staff will report generation data in future updates and anticipate closing that project next month.
Cedar Shoals High School: The baseball and softball field renovations are nearly complete; paving up to the baseball field and press-box/concession work are in final stages. The press box and concession stand are about 90% complete, and exterior punch-list items remain.
Gaines Elementary: Construction is active. Footings and foundations for multiple classroom additions are complete and plumbing rough-in has started; roof replacement material deliveries are scheduled and will begin next week. The project includes storm-water and sewer relocations, and staff said they will incorporate playground and drainage improvements.
District Services Warehouse: Ductwork installation for HVAC units is nearly complete; staff plan to energize systems, clean up and install shelving for operational use.
Board members asked about integrating solar and sustainability practices into ongoing construction and requested coordination with the district's sustainability director once hired. Staff confirmed the new sustainability position will be involved in future planning and implementation.
Why it matters: These projects affect learning spaces, extracurricular facilities and long-term operational costs (solar), and the updates show progress on capital-improvement timelines.
What comes next: Staff will bring project close-outs and energy-generation data to future meetings and coordinate with the sustainability director on future solar planning and design choices for other facilities.
