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Mullins Elementary and other bond projects show steady progress; school official says permanent power, secure entrances in place
Summary
District staff gave a detailed update on bond-funded construction across Wyoming County Schools, saying Mullins Elementary has permanent power, secure entrances and interior finishes underway and that several major projects are on track for occupancy by the fall semester.
Presenter (speaker S1) told the Wyoming County Schools board that multiple bond-funded construction projects are underway and that Mullins Elementary is moving toward occupancy.
S1 said the district is managing 18 bond projects and described photos showing interior drywall, mechanical hookups and bricked entryways. “You can see the conduit coming down, that is already complete in place. Power is running into the school itself,” S1 said, adding that the district reported “100% permanent power to the school itself.”
The presentation included images of the gym, kitchen and pre-K spaces, and S1 described secure entry points being installed: “When you first walk in, you see bulletproof glass and also a pass-through box,” S1 said, noting visitors will be buzzed in at those secure vestibules.
District staff said many bond projects are in active construction or close to completion. The CTC building was described as “95% ready,” pending fire marshal signoff and final pressure readings. S1 also reported DEP permitting progress for infrastructure tied to the bond work, and that Bayley’s Mill sewer-plant permitting has been approved, which should reduce permit-based delays on some projects.
Officials emphasized coordination with contractors and architects, weekly progress meetings and sequencing decisions (for example delaying certain moves into new entrances until major testing and year-end activities are complete). S1 said some finish work will be done by district maintenance crews and that fencing and site work will follow mechanical completion.
The update noted schedule risks remain: staff cited contractor delays and external approvals as potential constraints, and said some site-specific items (playground equipment delivery and final HVAC installs) remain to be set. Officials said they are targeting school opening timelines to align with the beginning of the school year.
The board did not record a formal vote on the projects in the transcript segments provided; the update was presented as an informational progress report and part of the regular bond oversight work.
