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Committee hears construction progress, contingency changes and funding updates for new high school
Summary
District staff reported building progress, design approvals, change orders totaling roughly $109,000 in recent adjustments, a $1.3 million auditorium equipment change order outside the base bid, and a $3 million FEI grant that staff say will be reimbursed 100%. Track-and-field work is split into three packages with staggered design milestones.
District staff delivered a comprehensive construction and financial update on the new Central Falls high school and related projects, detailing design decisions, on-site progress, change orders and funding steps.
Erica (role not specified) described final interior renderings and a blue-red-gray color palette carried through corridors, the auditorium and media centers; staff said display casework and built-in monitors are included in the design. Presenters noted roughly 130 construction workers are on site and highlighted recent progress: sheetrock, glazing, HVAC ductwork and classroom fit-outs are underway.
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