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Sunset Park school construction about 45–50% complete, contractor says; GMP and billing details presented
Summary
District staff and the Lightyear/Leitner construction team told the Rock Hill School Board that the new Sunset Park project is roughly 45–50% complete, utilities are largely tied in and the guaranteed maximum price and monthly progress billing were discussed.
District operations staff and the construction team provided a status update on the Sunset Park school project, showing drone and interior footage and listing completed site and building milestones.
Darren Wilson, assistant superintendent of operations, introduced a Lightyear/Leitner team that included site superintendent Dexter Pinkston, project manager Judy Hudson, owner Jack Wagner and inspector Jimmy Wilhite. The contractor presented recent progress — rear parking lot paving, main water tie‑in nearing completion, new fire hydrants installed and interior framing and ductwork underway — and said they are focused on completing exterior paving before winter to reduce site mud.
When asked about percent complete, the team said the build is "a little under 50%" complete; another contractor speaker quantified the range as 45–50 percent. Contractors described safety and neighbor communications efforts, on‑site mitigation (tire washing) and some community outreach events for faculty and students.
The district presented budget figures: a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and a reported spent‑to‑date amount. The contractor described monthly progress billing and an independent verification process before payments are made. Board members asked about schedule and budget adherence; the contractor said the project is on schedule and within the stated budget despite recent rain impacts, noting dry weeks helped them recover schedule.
