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Banks SD 13 begins schematic design for high-school project; board told schedule, budget checks and temporary plans
Summary
Consultants and district staff told the Banks SD 13 board they are starting schematic design for a high-school addition, will provide regular budget and schedule updates, and plan demolition and construction timelines while limiting temporary portable classrooms and coordinating utility work.
Presenter outlined the start of the schematic design for the district high-school project and promised monthly updates on budget, schedule and design decisions. The board discussed committees, temporary facilities and next milestones.
The presentation described a design process split into schematic design, design development and construction documents, with cost estimates at the end of schematic design and design development. The contractor will pursue a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) after bidding and the team will use value engineering to align design choices to the available budget.
Why it matters: The board will be asked to weigh design choices against the district’s bond budget as the team moves toward demolition and construction. Early coordination on utilities, permitting and temporary facilities can influence both cost and classroom disruption.
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