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Ninth-grade academy construction underway; DOE-approved vendors and $7M+ grant noted

William Penn School District Property Committee · February 4, 2026

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District staff reported construction of the ninth-grade academy began in June 2025, a construction manager has been selected, vendors for DOE reimbursement have been approved, and the project is being supported by a Department of Education grant exceeding $7,000,000.

Mr. Deans updated the committee on the ninth-grade academy project: construction began in June 2025 and the addition is progressing at the campus. He said a construction management company has been identified and is expected to start within the coming two weeks, and that the fee is included in the existing budget at a negotiated rate.

Deans also said the district received a Department of Education grant worth more than $7,000,000 and that vendors participating in reimbursable phases of the project have been approved by DOE. Staff said the project will submit for reimbursement when applicable items are completed and eligible under the grant; additional DOE steps remain but overall the project is moving forward.

Board members requested permit cost details, and Deans said he would provide exact permit costs in the next board update packet. No votes or motions on the construction contract were recorded in this meeting.