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Summers County board hears construction update on new school and gym; district names tentative late‑October finish
Summary
Roger, the project clerk of the works, told the board classrooms are occupied while punch‑list and exterior work continue, flooring delivery is pending and the contractor has added about 66 parking spaces; officials gave an estimated completion window at the end of October and discussed maintenance access for rooftop HVAC units.
Roger, the district's clerk of the works, briefed the Summers County Board of Education on progress at the new school and gym, saying classrooms (grades 6–8) have been occupied since Aug. 26 while final punch‑list work continues. He told the board the project began Oct. 3, 2022, and reported that engineered fill and concrete footings were placed as specified.
Why it matters: the schedule and remaining work affect when the district can stage a ribbon‑cutting and move fully into the new facilities. Board members asked about outstanding items that could affect warranty or final payment.
Roger said gym floor materials had not yet been delivered and that a flooring contractor from Cincinnati will return to install once concrete high points are reduced by the general contractor, Radford and Radford. He said the district's contractor has widened and repaved areas to create roughly 66 more parking spaces and that Ripway Paving striped the new lots.
On mechanical work, Roger described HVAC units placed on a lower roof adjacent to the gym and the need for a maintenance platform because service access is tight. He said design firm McKinley is developing a roller/platform solution so maintenance staff can reach filters and components without stepping on insulation. The board and contractor also discussed recent metal roofing work by Murray Sheet Metal and remaining exterior tasks.
Board members asked about the completion date; Roger and other officials referenced a completion window at the end of October ("October 28 to 29" was discussed), with a tentative ribbon‑cutting to follow. The superintendent cautioned the board that the project budget is tight and that the next contractor payout is a substantial item.
The board requested detailed punch‑list and financial updates at upcoming meetings and a follow‑up on the flooring delivery date and the McKinley design for HVAC access. "Anything else? Thank you all for your time," Roger said as he closed his update.
Next step: officials said they will return with a finalized timeline, punch‑list summary and confirmation of the ribbon‑cutting date before final payment and warranty initiation.
