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Construction update: classroom wings nearing finish; gym/storm‑shelter prioritized
Summary
Project presenter reported substantial progress on classroom wings and building systems: wiring and switchgear nearing completion, classroom floors and lockers installed, refrigeration equipment brought in to comply with code changes, and elevators on site awaiting permanent power; the gymnasium (storm shelter) is now the project's priority for schedule reasons.
Project staff provided a detailed construction update for the district’s new school building, reporting steady progress and identifying remaining schedule drivers.
The presenter said much of the classroom wing flooring and casework is in place and that corridor finishes are progressing; he noted elevators are on site but installation is awaiting permanent three‑phase power. Refrigeration and walk‑in coolers were installed before a January 1 code change to avoid costly retrofits. The presenter stressed the gymnasium — which functions as the building’s storm shelter — is now the schedule priority because the gym floor requires acclimation time in a permanently conditioned space; with an aggressive schedule he hopes to install the flooring in May or June and suggested the classroom wings could be substantially complete by July.
The presenter also described recent change orders linked to an over‑excavation for a retaining wall (encountering pyrite and stone) and to rooftop rail fabrication for exterior condensers; staff said these items are under detailed review and applied against unit contract costs.
No final change‑order approvals or contract amendments were recorded in the meeting minutes excerpt; the board reviewed the items and moved construction change‑order approvals to the consent agenda for action at a subsequent meeting.
