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Monroe High School nears temporary occupancy as inspections clear and furniture deliveries are scheduled
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Contractors told the board two critical inspections passed and said they are pursuing temporary occupancy this week to allow furniture installation; the project targets substantial completion around June 18 and has ongoing punch-list, commissioning and exterior work.
Contractor and district representatives told the Monroe School Board on April 27 that the new Monroe High School has cleared two critical inspections — the elevator inspection and the fire-pump inspection — and that the team is pursuing temporary occupancy this week to allow furniture installers and other trades to access the building.
A contractor representative described the immediate steps: “we're going for temporary occupancy this week,” noting the next phase is furniture delivery over roughly a three‑week cadence and ongoing punch-list and finishing work. The team described progress across academic wings, gymnasium and performing-arts seating, installation of logos and scoreboards, concession buildings, and the sports storage slab. Contractors said some exterior work remains, including fencing and batting cages on the athletic fields.
Administrators told the board they still plan to reach substantial completion on or about June 18, and that temporary occupancy allows controlled access for furniture installation and systems commissioning. On commissioning the contractor explained it is the process of fine-tuning HVAC and other systems so that the facility operates to the district’s needs.
Project finances were discussed: the construction contingency in the GMP is largely spent (about 84% used, per the contractor representative) while the owner contingency remains for unforeseen items. Administration gave an example of a likely contingency draw: additional crane work to place a large exterior sign because of grade changes could cost more than $7,000.
Board members and contractors said a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening schedule is under discussion; options include late June or early July and the board will be involved in planning recognition and community events.
Administrators and contractors asked the board to be patient with punch-list items and post-occupancy commissioning issues, noting electricians and trades will remain on site through the summer to complete systems and adjustments.
