Capital Project Update Provided at August Board Meeting

During the August 12, 2025, Board of Education Meeting, Mr. Robert Witt, Director of System Operations, provided a capital project update. During this update, he reviewed the four major projects that are currently taking place:

Southern High School Partial Roof Replacement: 90% complete; multiple crews working extended hours, on track for completion before the new school year.

Northern High School Partial Roof Replacement: 60% complete; front section’s first roofing layer expected before school starts, with remaining work continuing through fall and next summer.

Southern High School Fieldhouse: Nearing completion; awaiting electric service installation and final inspections.

Broad Ford School Construction: Delayed; Phase 1 completion now projected for March 15, 2026, with student occupancy set for April 7, 2026.

Mr. Witt was complimentary of the work being performed by each of the contractors on these projects. Additional updates will be provided as available.

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