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Board hears Liberty Elementary construction progress; high school HVAC reported complete

Waynesville R-VI Board of Education · October 14, 2025
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Summary

District construction manager showed site photos and reported Liberty Elementary footers, utilities and ICC‑500 storm shelter work are underway with walls expected in early November and a March 27 substantial completion. High school HVAC testing and balancing is complete with only minor warranty items remaining.

Mr. Harrison updated the board on two active construction projects across the district: Liberty Elementary and the high school HVAC renovation.

For Liberty Elementary he showed recent photos, described footers and site grading, noted gas and electric utilities installed where the City of Waynesville worked on utilities, and pointed to the elevator shaft and common area layouts. He said blasting is 100% complete, excess material removal should occur in October, walls are expected to begin going up around Nov. 5, the retaining wall is projected complete around Feb. 6, and substantial completion for the overall project is targeted for March 27. Harrison reported the project is currently on budget and on schedule.

Harrison also said the new gym includes an ICC‑500 rated storm shelter with massive footings already in place. On the high school HVAC project, he said testing and balancing are finished, the system is operational and only minor warranty items remain.

Board members asked clarifying questions about budget and schedule; Harrison confirmed the two key concerns were budget and time and stated the district is on track.