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District hears $7.2 million renovation estimate for Harris, Maxwell and Weston; board OKs encroachment to reinstall HAWK crossing
Summary
Design and construction partners presented plans to reconfigure classrooms and add preschool space across three schools, with a preliminary construction estimate of $7.2 million and a bid/timeline aimed at late April bidding and August starts; trustees approved an encroachment agreement to restore a HAWK crossing signal.
Design and construction partners briefed the Greenfield-Central school board on Tuesday on multi-school renovations that would add classrooms, reconfigure space and replace playground equipment while addressing unexpected site costs.
Skilman Corporation project manager Jake Samberg told trustees, “our total project construction costs are right at 7.2 million,” and said preliminary soft costs were under review as the design team refines the package. The district’s schedule calls for design completion, a late-April bid period, construction submittals and procurement this summer, and a goal to begin onsite work in August with substantial completion targeted for December 2027.
Lancer Associates project manager Hanin walked the board through floor plans for Harris, Weston and Maxwell. The plans include enlarging kindergarten classrooms and converting former science labs at Harris into standard classrooms; creating 11 preschool classrooms and a new north playground at Weston; and building a four-classroom addition with supporting restrooms and storage at Maxwell.
Officials said site work and utility relocations have increased the scope at several locations. Samberg cautioned that “we’ve run into quite a few things on the site...a lot more comprehensive work than we thought,” and described targeted reductions to the playground scope to keep the project within budget.
Board members and staff also discussed a recently installed HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) pedestrian signal that was removed after crews discovered insufficient clearance from a high-voltage line. The district presented an encroachment agreement with the city that would allow reinstallation in a compliant location; the board approved that agreement by voice vote.
Trustees did not authorize final construction contracts at the meeting. Administrators said they will return with final bid results and a formal contract recommendation after the late-April bid opening. Work on phasing and temporary classroom moves remains under study to minimize disruption to students.
Next steps: finalize the construction estimate, complete bidding in late April, and present award recommendations for board approval prior to construction mobilization.
