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District staff reports construction progress but flags contractor issues and schedule risks
Summary
District staff member Nicole reported painting complete in several rooms and flooring/cabinetry schedules; she said a steel contractor pulled off site, prompting a legal letter and raising uncertainty about mid‑August completion targets.
Nicole, a district staff member leading the site update, told attendees that painting is complete in multiple rooms and that flooring work will start "tomorrow or Thursday," with cabinetry due on the 10th and electricians finishing other systems. She said tile work in locker rooms and plaster repairs remain, and staff are sequencing work to free priority spaces for teacher move‑ins.
Nicole said the district sent a legal letter after the steel contractor pulled off site and that the company met with district representatives and was expected to resume work the following week. "So if they're not gonna show up next week, then they go on the next step," she said, noting that finding an alternative steel contractor would be difficult and that contractor staffing levels are a critical variable in deciding a firm schedule.
Nicole also reported that final demolition on the island portion of the site is scheduled for August 10 and that the district still needs a civil engineer to confirm grading and parking plans. She emphasized that those unknowns, plus changing crew availability, create uncertainty about whether key areas — notably the kitchen and cafeteria — will be watertight and ready for occupancy by the start of school.
