New elementary school shows structural progress; board told windows and masonry expected by year end
Summary
Construction photos and updates showed roofs installed on key wings, terrazzo installed in some corridors, canopies and bus-drop foundations in place and planned window installation by the next board meeting, district staff said.
Board members saw interior and exterior construction photos of the new elementary school during Monday’s meeting and received an update on the schedule and recent work.
Construction representatives and district staff reported that roofs are on for preschool and elementary wings, brickwork is appearing on the building’s courtyard and south side and terrazzo flooring in the first- and second-grade wings has been completed and is currently covered for protection. Foundations for canopies at the east end (preschool and kindergarten) and the bus drop-off area are in place.
"We're beginning to get into winter. Let's all just keep our fingers crossed," a construction representative said while noting crews plan temporary heating and hope to have the remaining masonry complete by year end if weather allows. Staff also described interior progress, including drywall, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, and highlighted breakout rooms in hallways designed for small-group instruction.
Staff said they plan to begin installing permanent windows by the next board meeting and will provide additional interior shots to the board. No construction contract changes or new funding requests were presented at the meeting; the update was informational.
