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District says elementary additions moving forward despite geotech delays
Summary
Construction for elementary additions is underway with slab pours and block work scheduled; the business administrator said geotechnical issues required variable footing depths and that a small-change security/ cabinetry update priced about 297,000 would fit the state funding for the projects.
Jake told the board that construction meetings show work moving forward: slabs will be poured and block work will begin within weeks. He said initial geotechnical recommendations were conservative and that the district instead used variable footing depths (6–8 feet in areas) and then matched or strengthened the footing relative to the existing building. "We had a bit of a geotech issue," he said, and described switching consultants and adjusting the plan so the work can continue.
Jake also described additional work to update secure entry and kindergarten cabinetry at two elementary schools; the quoted cost in the meeting was given as "2 97" in the transcript and was discussed as being under initial expectations and fitting within the state's 4.1 allocation for elementary additions. The board discussed approving the change order at the next meeting to avoid higher mobilization costs if the work were delayed.
