District facilities staff and CHA consultants told the Facilities & Operations Committee that the North Penn High School renovation is on schedule for partial occupancy on Dec. 1.

Mr. Gilmer presented a construction update video showing K‑Pod third‑floor science classrooms with casework and furniture installed, finished classroom flooring, new signage and lockers placed along corridors. The update stated the natatorium has been filled, heated to 75 degrees and has passed the Pennsylvania state inspection pending final electrical documentation; staff noted final township inspections and punch‑list items remain.

CHA project manager Mr. Lynch said the NPDES permit has been secured and recorded with the Montgomery County recorder of deeds, clearing a significant permitting milestone and allowing bid package 2 to move toward ground breaking once final township approvals are complete. He reported the transportation building contract (SJ Thomas) is near execution with site clearing scheduled to begin after the bid package 2 contractor establishes the staging area; bid package 3 design is at roughly 75% with a goal for 90% documents before winter break and potential bidding in early 2027.

On disruption and timing, Dr. Nicholson and Mr. Slaughter explained teachers have been briefed on moves, students will be notified of new room assignments, barriers will separate active construction from occupied areas, contractors will use designated stairwells and noisy work will be concentrated during holiday breaks to reduce classroom disruption. Student representatives said they are excited and helping with a short survey to gather student feedback on renovations.

Why it matters: the Dec. 1 target affects when classes and athletics resume in renovated spaces and triggers follow‑on phases of construction across campus. Mr. Lynch reiterated that overall program finances remain “just under $260,000,000,” and that allowances and contingencies are being managed across bid packages.

Next steps: staff will continue punch‑list work, complete final inspections and execute remaining bid package contracts so later phases can proceed on the schedule presented to the committee.