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District says three new schools are advancing on schedule; Juniper Ridge at about 81%
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District facilities director Don Adams told the board that Juniper Ridge, Hyde Park and Maple View are making steady progress, with Juniper Ridge about 81% complete and no major schedule risks reported; crews are installing gym flooring, cabinetry and mechanical systems and preparing sites for landscaping and paving.
Don Adams, the district's construction lead, told the Cache County School District board that work on three new schools is progressing and that the projects are largely tracking on schedule.
"So last month, we were looking at around 77% complete. This is about 81% complete," Adams said about Juniper Ridge, citing early‑April measurements. He described newly paved areas, additional concrete sidewalks, library spaces and finishing work such as paint and cabinetry. "The CTE prototyping lab is fitting out nicely," he added, noting that dust collectors and flooring remain to be completed.
Adams also reviewed Hyde Park and Maple View. Hyde Park recently moved to an enclosed stage of construction with roofing and major concrete slabs poured; kitchen equipment and HVAC systems are installed and being tested. Maple View, which began construction about three weeks after Hyde Park, has focused on site grading, fire lanes and getting concrete in place ahead of asphalt paving.
Adams said staffing on site is robust: "the middle schools are coming in with the trades that are on now closer to 70 or 75 persons at each location, and we were at least 65 persons at the elementary today." He said crews are sequencing finishes (drywall, flooring, trim) so trades can follow without causing delays.
The district did not report any critical schedule risks. Adams described common construction contingencies and praised contractors’ proactive problem solving when trade foremen raise potential fixes. He said some activities — such as acclimatizing hardwood for gym floors scheduled to arrive the week of April 21 — are time sensitive but expected.
Board members praised design details and asked about minor issues such as locker installation and site grading. Adams emphasized that, although construction always has challenges, the projects are "tracking on schedule" and are in a finish‑strong phase.
The board did not take action during the construction update. Next procedural steps were not specified beyond continued monthly reporting and site walkthroughs.
