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Board honored for efficient high school financing; superintendent gives construction progress update
Summary
The board received recognition from Florida TaxWatch for an efficient financing approach that used a public-private partnership; Superintendent Dr. Bennett also reported rapid progress on the new high school and outlined upcoming furniture procurement.
The board received recognition at its June 23 meeting for an efficiency award tied to the district's approach to accelerating construction of a new high school.
Superintendent Dr. Bennett told the board that Florida TaxWatch acknowledged the district for an "innovative approach" that leveraged a public-private partnership with Building Tomorrow Schools to move the project forward while seeking value for taxpayers. The board gathered for a photograph and plaque presentation.
Dr. Bennett also updated the board on construction progress at the new high school, saying curbing and parking are in place, studs are being installed and interior work is moving quickly. He said sod and fencing are down, that an "a building is tremendous" inside, and that several firms are bidding to supply furniture, with deliveries expected in August. The superintendent said the district wants durable furnishings and will evaluate bidders for quality as well as price.
Why it matters: the award and the construction update together show the district taking steps to accelerate a major capital project while highlighting oversight and procurement choices intended to protect taxpayer dollars.
No contracts or appropriations were approved at the meeting; the superintendent encouraged community members to view progress from a safe distance and said staff will continue to manage procurement and construction in the coming months.
