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Speedway presents multi-school construction update: HVAC, boilers, electrical work on schedule
Summary
District project presenter reviewed Allison Elementary HVAC progress, high-school boiler and electrical upgrades, a new high-school laundry room and gym/lobby renovations; presenter said contingency funds remain and teams expect major systems online before school and larger completion by October.
District staff gave trustees a detailed slideshow on ongoing capital projects across Speedway schools, reporting the Allison Elementary HVAC project is underway and larger campus systems work is progressing within budgeted contingencies.
Mr. Roseborough (projects presenter; title not specified in the transcript) said engineering design work is complete and public bids were awarded for Allison Elementary HVAC. Permits are in process; some preliminary work above ceilings will begin during spring break and "substantial completion"—defined by the presenter as restoration of air conditioning—should occur before school starts. Final completion that includes reconnecting heating systems is scheduled for October.
The presenter described high-school boiler replacements (two boilers, one already installed with the second arriving soon), upgraded electrical switchgear and new primary/secondary metering intended to reduce outage risk, and installation of a new laundry room to replace residential machines previously used for custodial and athletic cleaning. He showed before-and-after renderings of a new south-facing facade, a new lobby off the former auxiliary gym with garage-door entries, new gym floors and a weight room, concession and restroom upgrades, and office remodels.
On funding, Mr. Roseborough said, "Budget's good," noting contingency dollars remain though substantial work is still to be completed. The group discussed a proposed parking area east of the library: staff recommended starting with stabilized gravel and asphalt strips for ADA compliance to minimize permitting complexity and drainage-related permitting issues; they explained concrete-stabilized gravel as a permeable, firm surface.
Trustees asked for further vetting of low contractor bids for auditorium work and noted the district will resume procurement now that outcomes of a Lilly grant are known. No formal action was recorded; staff answered procedural questions and confirmed schedule expectations.
