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Board reviews Maiden Middle School design, approves Hickory Construction for construction management
Summary
Board members reviewed phased designs for Maiden Middle School additions and renovations to house sixth grade, and unanimously approved a construction‑management contract with Hickory Construction Company; GMP will be presented later in the fall.
The board received an update on the Maiden Middle School additions and renovations and approved a proposed construction‑management contract for the multi‑site sixth‑grade middle‑school project.
Operations staff and architect Greg Melton walked trustees through color‑coded plans: blue areas represent phase one additions needed by August 2028 to accommodate sixth grade; green areas would follow as phase two; yellow indicates interior renovations to repurpose existing spaces (new science classrooms, an expanded media center, an EC cluster in the repurposed cafeteria, and a relocated administrative suite). Melton said phase one focuses on creating grade‑level hallways and adding science classrooms, restrooms and team rooms.
Mr. Steven Wester explained operations’ approach to phasing and schedules and said the team is evaluating options — including temporary mobile units and sequencing strategies used previously at St. Stevens High School — to shorten construction timelines while keeping student services functioning. The plan includes accessible interior circulation, a new security vestibule and a new bus‑loading dock and bus parking area; the team noted potential adjustments to the baseball outfield so a fire apparatus access road can be installed.
Separately, the board approved a proposed construction‑management services contract with Hickory Construction Company, which had pre‑construction fees approved in May and will bring a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) back to the board for approval later this fall. The contract outlines basic services, compensation (a construction fee of 4.5% of the cost of work) and an appendix of forms; staff said some contract fields will be filled once the GMP is developed.
The motion to approve the contract passed unanimously; staff will return with renderings and a parking‑lot plan next month and with the GMP in the fall for final contract authorization.
