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Skillman reports progress on culinary, maintenance and playground projects; most playgrounds expected by Aug. 5

Valparaiso Community Schools Board of Trustees · July 24, 2026
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Summary

Skillman representative Paul told the board interior work at the Avail facility and culinary classroom is underway (culinary tile ~60% complete), the Maintenance & IT building will begin interior block work, and most playground replacements are slated for completion by Aug. 5.

A Skillman representative, Paul, briefed trustees on construction progress across district projects. He said the culinary classroom tile was about 60% complete and food-service equipment installations were scheduled to start the following week. The Maintenance & IT building structural steel is in place, with interior block walls expected to begin within four weeks.

Playground replacements are underway at Northview, Central and Flint Lake; Paul said all playgrounds should be replaced by Aug. 5 except for one Flint Lake playground. Work on auditorium seating is being scheduled to avoid disruption to winter concerts, and boiler start-up and owner training have been completed. Trustees thanked staff and contractors for keeping projects on track for the fall term.