North Penn High School renovation marks K‑pod milestone; radio tower and APOD work advance

A construction update presented at the April 28 Facilities & Operations meeting said the second floor of K Pod at North Penn High School reopened on schedule and crews are continuing demolition and new utility installations on the first floor.

"The biggest news this month is that the 2nd Floor of K Pod opened right on schedule, welcoming students and staff back when they return from spring break," said the presenter in the construction update video. The presentation said workers are removing older casework and locker bases and installing new water lines, drainage and ventilation to support renovated classrooms.

Jamie Lynch of CHA, the district's construction-management firm, told the committee that permitting is largely in hand for active packages, that foundations and rebar are in place for APOD work, and that the transportation building contractor has mobilized with temporary power in place. Lynch said the radio tower design is complete and the work is out to bid with bids due May 7 and an expected completion in December.

Lynch also summarized the broader schedule: Bid Package 1 is on track for completion by the end of summer after recent floor turnovers; Bid Package 2 continues stormwater and electrical duct bank work and is expected to get back on schedule for later phases; Bid Package 3 remains in design and is slated for bidding in early 2027 with construction starting in 2028.

The update included a safety note that the project had one minor trip-and-fall incident (the GC superintendent) and reiterated weekly safety meetings, site badging and dust control as ongoing precautions. Lynch noted a project total of $264,000,000 (corrected during the presentation) for the overall program budget.

The committee accepted the informational update and will review related bid packages and radio-tower bids as they come to the board.