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Nelson County board approves Phase 1 schematic for Nelson County High, adds softball scope
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Summary
The Nelson County Board of Education approved revised BG‑1 and BG‑3 documents to advance Phase 1 schematic design for Nelson County High School and include a relocated, region‑sized softball field; presenters outlined capacity, stakeholder engagement and a timeline targeting bids this fall and construction next year.
The Nelson County Board of Education voted to approve revised BG‑1 and BG‑3 documents on March 17, authorizing the district to advance Phase 1 schematic design for Nelson County High School and to include the softball field relocation within the same contract umbrella.
Board Chair opened discussion and introduced Mr. Martin and Kate Ward, who walked board members through the schematic design, site plan and the request to fold the softball scope into the BG‑1 submission. "We're targeting a 750 high school student, 550 middle school student target," Kate Ward said, summarizing the program capacity in the schematic package. Designers described a student life hub, two courtyards, science and math wings, a cafeteria expansion and connectors for arts and agriculture programs.
Why it matters: Approving the schematic and added softball scope lets the district move from concept-level plans to the next design and procurement steps. Mr. Martin told the board the SD submittal is intentionally light—primarily a floor plan and site plan for the Kentucky Department of Education to review—and that design development and construction documents will follow on a set schedule.
Key details: Ward said the district is targeting completion of construction documents in September, a bid in October and a construction start in November. The softball layout the designers presented includes dugouts, a press box, a batting tunnel building and a playing surface sized for regional competition; the designers said one month’s additional work is requested before final construction documents so the field will be ready for the district's planned practice and play dates. Stakeholders involved in the softball design include athletic directors and local field contractors, and engineers and cost consultants (Busick, Brown and Kubikan, CMTA, Codell) have been engaged, Ward said.
Board action: Committee member (S3) moved to approve the revised BG‑1 and BG‑3 documents incorporating the softball schematic; Committee member (S2) seconded, board members voted "aye," and the motion passed.
What’s next: Presenters said they expect to return in April for final approvals, with a contract award anticipated in May and summer construction of the softball field to follow. The board will receive additional, more detailed design documents and cost estimates in subsequent meetings.
