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Newkirk Novak reports structural progress on Smithville high‑school additions; furniture RFP timeline set
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Contractor Newkirk Novak and district staff reported concrete, underground plumbing/electrical and the start of structural steel at the high‑school addition; roof decking and sanitary sewer work will follow and a furniture RFP is due the 25th with recommendations planned for the April board meeting.
Representatives for Newkirk Novak and district staff updated the Smithville R‑II board on bond and construction progress for multiple projects, including the high‑school addition, central commons and middle‑school locker rooms.
The contractor said crews completed underground plumbing and electrical, finished a slab pour for an addition and began setting structural steel last week; the next steps include roof decking, framing, mechanical equipment curbs and interior work. The contractor noted they had selected a particularly rainy week for some pours but completed critical work during a dry period.
District staff said sanitary sewer work is scheduled to run during spring break from the high school to the middle school and that locker‑room work at the middle school will start during the same period. The district also noted a furniture RFP with proposals due on Wednesday the 25th and an interviewing phase to follow; staff said recommendations on furniture will be presented at the April board meeting.
Board members asked about parking logistics for upcoming events near the new fields; staff said attendees should use the middle‑school drive and parking lot and that ADA parking will remain in front of the central office until the new lot is complete.
Contractors and staff described the overall progress as notable and asked the community to observe site safety and follow guidance when attending events at the new fields.
