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Construction update: Liberty Elementary structural assembly underway; administration building phased renovations scheduled

Waynesville R-VI Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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Summary

District construction manager reported Liberty Elementary structural assembly commenced in December 2025 and remains on budget with substantial completion targeted for March 2027; administration building renovation is phased with phase 1 expected April 2026 and overall substantial completion targeted May 2027.

Mr. Harrison provided the Waynesville R‑VI Board of Education with an update on major district construction projects, reporting progress, timelines and current budget status.

Liberty Elementary: aerial photos show structural assembly under way, with classroom wing steel framing visible and concrete footings in place. Retaining walls were reported nearly complete; roofing on the classroom wing is expected to begin in January 2026. The district reported a targeted substantial completion date of March 2027 and stated the project is currently on budget and on schedule. Mr. Harrison noted the gym structure will be ICC‑500 rated, providing shelter structure standards for high‑wind scenarios.

Administration building renovation: work is being completed in phases to allow continued occupancy. Phase 1 is scheduled to be substantially complete by April 2026, phase 2 by August 2026, and phase 3 with overall substantial completion around May 2027. The renovation aims to address structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing updates and to add conference and training space.

Board members had an opportunity to ask questions; no changes to scope or budget were proposed during the public meeting.