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York County School Board hears capital-projects progress; Taub High estimate drops, Grafton turf study launched
Summary
Associate director David Kilburn reported Taub High drawings moved to 100% and a construction cost estimate of about $33,960,000, field lighting nearly complete, a watershed review for Grafton-area artificial turf was initiated, and Bethel Manor design work will pursue grants beyond $3.2 million in seed money.
At the York County School Board work session, David Kilburn, the division’s associate director of capital plans and projects, gave a monthly capital-projects update that covered design milestones, cost estimates, and environmental review work.
Kilburn told the board Taub High School’s 95% drawings had been reviewed, the 100% drawings were submitted, and the latest construction cost estimate is about $33,960,000 — down roughly $1 million from the previous round. He also said Taub High’s field lighting is essentially complete and operational for final games.
On the Grafton complex, Kilburn said the division has signed and initiated a research review with Newport News and the Center for Watershed Protection to assess Astroturf and infill products because the site is close to Newport Reservoir. The review kickoff is scheduled and could take three to four months, he said.
Kilburn reported other active items: Dare Elementary’s parking-lot and bus-loop expansion is under county review; the division is shifting some funding to begin HVAC and building-automation work before July 1; a division-wide facility study team completed site visits and will return May 29 for a second work session; Bruton High’s HVAC replacement has been kicked off; Queens Lake will receive a metal-overlay roof replacement and related retrofits; and Bethel Manor gym/cafeteria planning is advancing with $3.2 million in seed money while staff pursue state and federal grants.
Board members asked about timelines, equipment lifespans and the county-review process. Kilburn explained building-automation systems, typical HVAC lifespans (traditional 17–20 years; geothermal/hybrid longer) and next steps for design or grant applications. He said quotes for the Bruton locker-room project were expected that week with a goal to complete work this summer if possible.
Kilburn said the division will return to the board with facility-study results and additional cost information as projects move toward procurement and construction.
