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Board hears update on Newton Elementary renovation; cameras, gate controls, asbestos abatement set
Summary
District staff reported progress on Newton Elementary renovations: security cameras and door/gate intercoms are operational, gates will be timer-controlled, asbestos abatement at the old elementary building is scheduled next week with demolition to follow and an estimated site-clearance timeline of about two months.
District staff updated the Glades County School Board on Newton Elementary renovations, reporting that campus cameras are online and intercom phones will let the front office see and permit visitors at gates.
Staff member (Speaker 2) told the board the project includes timed gates (opening at 7:30 a.m., closing about 8:20 a.m.), replacement of older air-conditioning units and new lighting in the gym and other buildings. Abatement contractors will begin asbestos removal at the old elementary building on Monday; staff estimated abatement would take several days and demolition could start roughly one week later, with the contractor estimating about two months to clear the property and a target finish date around May 1.
Board members asked about public access during demolition and whether portables (included in the demolition price) could be removed earlier; staff said fencing and closures would keep the campus secure during work and that any proceeds from sale of portables would be recovered. One board member suggested a community fundraiser and bleachers for the demolition day as a community-engagement idea; staff said safety and scheduling limits make public access unlikely during active abatement.
The board did not take formal action on the renovation during this update; staff said they would continue to report progress and scheduling details at subsequent meetings.
