Board flags state review process after Castaldi report; construction change orders raise costs for renovation projects

Oct 21, 2025

Board members raised concerns about the state review process (Castaldi) that can require keeping older building shells and increase renovation costs; separately the board examined change orders tied to an auditorium and field‑house renovation where hidden conditions added expense.

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Duval County School Board members on Nov. 4 pressed district staff about the state review process used to approve changes to school buildings and about recent construction change orders that drove up project costs.

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