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Cuba City board gets gym construction update as possible FEMA BRIC aid could change scope
Summary
District administrators updated the board on the new gym and campus renovation schedule, construction costs and contingency, and a possible FEMA BRIC relocation grant that could alter planned work; board set a special June meeting to review FEMA eligibility and next steps.
District administrators told the Cuba City School District Board of Education on May 20 that crews completed a single continuous concrete pour for the new gym floor and that work is proceeding toward a partial occupancy target in late January/February 2027. Aaron (district staff) and Brad (construction presenter) detailed a schedule that includes curing and dehumidifying the slab before installing the wood floor system, followed by bleacher assembly and scoreboard testing. They said the gym slab pour required more than 30 concrete trucks and about 15 hours to complete.
Aaron said the district has set an internal milestone of Feb. 1 (with some language in the schedule placing a goal near end-of‑January) to host initial events in the new gym, while punch-list completion and related work extend into the following year. Brad described the gym floor as roughly 20,000 square feet of 1.5-inch pine boards and said the installation, sanding, painting and sealing could take several weeks. He also outlined long‑lead items and owner-purchased equipment already ordered for TechEd and other areas.
Administrators also updated the board on a potential FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) grant that federal officials signaled might consider a relocation project for the district. Aaron said the BRIC notice could bring additional federal funds but warned the program distinguishes eligible shelter-related items from ineligible finishes (chairs, certain AV equipment, some finishes). The district’s internal planning includes a construction subtotal and a contingency of about $500,000; administrators told the board that, depending on FEMA eligibility, the district’s matching obligations and priorities could change.
Board members asked about partial occupancy logistics (staggered entrances, parking and safety, fire‑sprinkler and alarm systems) and the timing of electrical service and rooftop HVAC equipment. Brad said a new electrical service is required before air conditioning can be switched on, and that crossover to new gear is planned for late spring/early summer work. Administrators recommended waiting to finalize certain phases (notably some work that would be incompatible with a relocation approach) until FEMA clarifies eligibility.
The board agreed to hold a special meeting in June to review FEMA BRIC details and any budget implications before making final, binding decisions about scope changes. Administrators emphasized they are not rushing and will provide more detailed cost estimates and eligibility guidance at that meeting.
