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Board hears design‑development request, learns soil options could add 40 days to Jackie's Creek schedule

Brunswick County Schools Board of Education · March 24, 2026
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Summary

Construction manager Barnhill told the board the Jackie's Creek school is "sitting at $73,500,000" in construction estimates and recommended authorizing $1,048,000 for design development; geotechnical borings indicate rigid inclusions may be required and a surcharge option could add roughly 40 days to the schedule.

The Brunswick County Schools board heard a detailed update on the Jackie's Creek school project and a staff request to authorize the next design‑development phase.

Staff presented a change order request for Sawyer Sherwood to move the project from schematic design into design development, asking the board to authorize $1,048,000 for that phase. Staff said the district would seek reimbursement from a future bond or county appropriation when appropriate.

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