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Granite City CUSD 9 announces summer facility upgrades ahead of Aug. 13 start
Summary
Don Harris, superintendent of Granite City CUSD 9, and a district presenter outlined summer repairs and upgrades across the district, including new playgrounds, HVAC replacements and roof and underground detention-system work as schools prepare to reopen on Aug. 13.
Don Harris, superintendent of Granite City CUSD 9, opened a district update saying the district is finishing a series of summer facility projects ahead of the start of classes.
The update, delivered by Harris and a district presenter, said custodial staff are preparing buildings and that students will return to school on Aug. 13. The presenters listed projects at several schools, including an underground detention system and a roof replacement at Granite City High School and Coolidge Junior High School; a new front office and parking-lot improvements at Froehart Elementary School; completion of a new asphalt playground and recent HVAC replacement at Maryville Elementary School; and a new asphalt playground at Wilson Elementary School where playground-equipment installation is ongoing.
"These facility upgrades reflect our commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and high quality learning environment for all of our students and staff," Harris said. The presenter noted overhead photos of Froehart Elementary were provided by Braden Cook of BC Photography and confirmed the timing for students' return.
District officials provided few operational details beyond the project list and the Aug. 13 start date; the update did not include contract values, completion contractors, or schedules for remaining punch-list items. No formal motions or votes were recorded during the announcement.
Officials said the work is intended to have primary effects at individual school sites rather than systemwide policy changes. The district did not specify contractors, total cost, or whether outside funding sources contributed to the projects.
