District updates kickoff and schedule for Bordentown Elementary and turf projects; contractors to follow prevailing‑wage rules

Facilities staff told the committee that kickoff meetings for the Bordentown Elementary School project and two turf‑field projects have taken place and that prime contacts, safety‑program requirements and payment application procedures were established with the contractors and CHA.

Work is scheduled to begin after spring break, with contractors installing staging and coordinating site logistics. Facilities said classroom ceilings would remain until after school ends, while corridor ceilings would be removed earlier to allow more intensive summer work. Contractors will submit safety programs and prevailing‑wage certifications; the district confirmed it will review clearances and that HR will vet any questions.

The district said it is coordinating with the Berks County Conservation District for a preconstruction meeting covering required underground work and soil transfers between the two field sites. Facilities set substantial completion for both turf fields in late August (Aug. 26–28) and said the schedule may shift slightly but should not delay overall project delivery.

Board members asked about contractor clearances and whether work would affect parent pickup; facilities staff said contractor work would be staged to avoid conflicts and that contractor parking and materials staging were planned. No formal bids, awards or contract motions were recorded in the excerpt.