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New Hope High School 91.5% complete; project presenter outlines schedule, contingencies and available funds
Summary
Project presenter reported the new Hope High School building is roughly 91.5% complete with phase‑two demolition scheduled after vacancy in July; contractor payments are about 76% completed, contingencies have been drawn down, pending change orders total about $590,000, and unencumbered funds (notably technology) total roughly $2.15 million.
At the March 10 board meeting the district gave a construction update on the new Hope High School project.
The presenter reported the building shell and finish work are largely complete and estimated overall completion at about 91.5 percent, with phase two demolition and abatement (tennis courts, paving and bus lot) following occupancy and expected to occur after existing buildings are vacated in July. “You can see driving by. A lot’s going on and a lot of that’s gonna be inside,” the presenter said.
On budget, the presenter said the contractor is about 76 percent paid and described the state of contingency funds: contractor contingency roughly 78 percent used, design contingency over 213 percent used, and owner contingency showing growth of about 29 percent. The presenter said the district started with just over $2,400,000 in contingencies, had dispersed just over $1,100,000 to date, and had about $590,000 in pending cost changes under evaluation. The presenter said unencumbered funds on the budget breakdown total roughly $2,300,000, noting about $2,150,000 of that was earmarked for technology and would not be fully spent immediately.
Board members asked follow‑up questions; the presenter said options for remaining unencumbered funds and contingencies would be brought back to the board when staff were comfortable with commitments.
Next steps: the presenter will provide a photo‑heavy update next month, and staff will bring proposals for use of available funds as decisions are finalized.
