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Penny-tax projects: Midtown, Beechtree near milestones; county coordination needed for traffic signals

Berkeley County Board of Education · October 7, 2025
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Summary

District staff updated the board on penny-tax-funded school construction on Oct. 6: Midtown Middle and Beechtree Elementary are nearing exterior completion, road and off-site work is upcoming, and other projects (high-school additions and corridor school) are in design with staggered construction starts. Board members raised concerns about traffic signals and utilities at new sites.

District capital staff and contractors gave the board an update on penny-tax projects on Oct. 6, detailing progress at new and renovated campuses and the schedule for design and construction of remaining work.

Contractor representatives said Midtown Middle School and Beechtree Elementary are approaching major exterior milestones: roofs and exterior work are nearly complete, utilities (water, sewer, electricity) have been connected to the buildings, and interior finish work…

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