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Board hears detailed update on Leavell High School construction; casting beds and crane road targeted for early April
Summary
Construction staff told the March 3 board that site work for the new Leavell High School is advancing: central utility plant footings and mechanical sleeves are in, stone columns and soil stabilization are under way, and casting beds and the crane road for tilt‑wall construction are expected in early April.
Construction leaders updated the Hendry County School Board on March 3 about progress at the Leavell High School site, reporting that work on foundational elements is advancing and that tilt‑wall construction preparations are on a near‑term schedule.
Mr. B, the district construction lead, told the board two modular units are on site, a stone parking lot and wheel stops are in place, and all interior deliveries for those portables are complete. He said crews have completed footings for a central utility plant — including mechanical/electrical/plumbing sleeves — and that footings for the cafeteria and gym will follow as the work progresses around the campus.
Construction superintendent Mr. Muse described preparations for tilt‑wall work: casting beds and a crane road are being installed to permit pouring panels on the ground and lifting them into place. Mr. Muse said the casting beds and crane road should be finished in the first or second week of April, after which tilt‑wall construction will begin. He also described stone columns and soil stabilization measures being installed beneath the foundation to reduce settlement and increase longevity.
The board heard that weekly owner‑architect‑contractor (OAC) meetings are now being held on site for real‑time coordination and that safety procedures require board members and other visitors to arrange tours in advance. Staff emphasized plans for fencing, site access controls and cameras to secure equipment and protect the campus while construction continues.
What happens next: staff will continue weekly OAC meetings, complete casting beds and crane road in the coming weeks, and begin tilt‑wall pours once the casting infrastructure is ready. Staff will schedule coordinated site tours for board members who request them.
