2023 bond program about 80% committed; Ambicon missed Hilton Head High substantial completion

Jul 14, 2026

Administration reported $355.1 million paid/committed (about 80%) on the 2023 bond program with $83.94 million remaining; Ambicon failed to meet substantial completion for phase 1A at Hilton Head Island High School and faces liquidated damages if not complete by the stated deadline.

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The Beaufort County School District reported significant progress on projects funded by the 2023 bond referendum, with $355,100,000 paid and committed—about 80% of the program—and $83,940,000 remaining in available funds, including contingency. "Right now, we're currently reporting a paid and committed funds of $355,100,000. That's about 80% of the program," Augustine Vargas (speaker 1) told the board during the construction update.

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