Clayton board hears Prop O facilities update with $114 million estimate and 2027–2029 construction timeline

Design and construction consultants briefed the Clayton Board of Education on the district’s Prop O facilities program, laying out budget estimates, design work and an anticipated construction schedule.

Consultants said schematic design is complete and the projects are in design‑development, where teams are refining materials, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems and site work. The consultants presented an all‑in cost estimate of about $114,000,000 for the bond‑funded projects, which they said includes construction, soft costs, contingencies and escalation. They provided a project breakdown: Glenridge Elementary at roughly $74 million, a career and technical education addition at Clayton High School for about $17 million, and improvements to the Gayfield athletics complex near $23 million.

On timing, presenters said they plan to finish design development and construction documents this year and to put projects out to bid early in 2027. "The goal is to wrap that up by 2027, bid that project out early in 2027, and have the construction take place over the 2027 through 2029," a project presenter said. Construction sequencing described by the team aims to stage athletic projects to preserve seasons and to phase elementary work so Glenridge is the first major renovation.

The district also outlined preliminary plans to use modular units as a temporary campus option on the Fontmont (Bridal) site and said it is reviewing cost proposals from Mobile Modular. Staff said they intend to segregate bond proceeds (one tranche anticipated to be sold in September–October) and hold those funds in a trustee arrangement restricted to Prop O projects.

Board members asked detailed questions about cost controls, trustee arrangements for bond proceeds and coordination with the city for permitting and landscape requirements; the project team said accounting processes and third‑party trustees will be used to assure funds are spent only on Prop O work.

The board did not take a formal vote on a decision during the update; it is expected that further design and budget refinements will be presented in future meetings as the district advances into construction‑document and bidding phases.