Middle‑school renovation update: major infrastructure work done; some openings delayed

Sep 10, 2026

Perkins & Will and construction manager Nicholas & Associates updated the board on extensive summer renovations at Edison, Franklin and Monroe middle schools — HVAC, windows, corridors, art/music spaces and new LLCs — and reported delays driven by structural sequencing, weather and ComEd electrical work.

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Architect Michael Dolter of Perkins & Will and Nicholas & Associates project manager Chris Wasco told the board on Sept. 9 that extensive capital work across the three middle schools made major progress this summer, including renovated corridors, toilet rooms, consolidated student services suites, new classroom technology and significant mechanical and electrical upgrades.

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