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District reports progress on three elementary school construction projects
Summary
District staff reported that work has begun at Hawthorne, Dogwood and Kearney Elementary: sanitary and utility work is underway at Hawthorne; Dogwood has a building pad and is progressing toward foundations; Kearney Elementary requires utility relocations before foundations can be poured.
District facilities staff reported that construction work has started at all three elementary school project sites.
At Hawthorne, staff said underground sanitary work and site preparation are underway. Dogwood has the building pad installed and foundations are scheduled to begin soon; staff described Dogwood as the furthest along. Kearney Elementary requires coordination to move underground utilities and a cooling tower before foundation work can proceed, creating a short delay but "no big red flags," according to the project update.
The facilities presenter noted perimeter fencing and traffic logistics are in place at all sites to accommodate bus traffic and parent drop-off while construction continues. Board members asked a few lighthearted questions and staff said they are managing surprises found underground as part of standard site work.
Why it matters: Progress on the elementary projects affects timelines for construction, community impacts such as traffic and safety around campuses, and the district's capital plan.
