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Freedom Middle School project reports progress; contractor outlines summer milestones
Summary
Facilities staff and contractor JM Thompson reported recent completions at Freedom Middle School (kitchen windows, auditorium demo, underground electrical) and upcoming milestones, aiming for substantial completion in July 2027; the board discussed timeline and furniture bids.
Jerome Williams, the district facilities director, and Dicky Thompson of JM Thompson Company updated the board on construction at Freedom Middle School.
They reported completed work over the previous 30 days including new kitchen windows, auditorium stage demolition and underground electrical for wings, with paving and bus‑lane work underway. Upcoming July activities include canopy footings, cooler pad placement and additional parking/paving. The contractor said concrete slabs in all three wings are poured and structural steel installation will begin within weeks; substantial completion was listed on the project schedule for July 15 of next year.
Board members asked about elements still outstanding — gym floor, classroom technology decisions, and furnishing bids — and the contractor said he is on site weekly and that permitting early issues have been resolved with city staff. The board thanked staff for the update and reserved final comment until contract closeout phases.
