Construction progress good but weather delays some work, board hears

The Fayette County Schools board heard a detailed construction update indicating steady progress at the new school site alongside weather-related delays that affect some finish work and utility connections.

Tim, who reported on the work at the board's request, said the contractor remains positive that students and staff will occupy the building on schedule but acknowledged concerns. "We have a roof that had some damage caused by some masons that were trying to get work done and... the roof has been temporarily patched," Tim said, adding that larger roof sections will be replaced as work continues.

Tim reported kitchen appliances and other large items are on site but are being kept boxed until appropriate installation conditions exist. Flooring has begun in the administrative (front) one-story section; contractors will move into classroom wings once that work is complete. Laminated safety glass for the first floor was expected to arrive on Friday, July 3, and Tim said glass installation must wait until the masonry company completes pressure washing so aluminum frames are not damaged.

Utilities remain a time-sensitive item: water is tied into the building but the planned power connection was delayed by storms in the area. Tim said the district is coordinating with AE and local crews and that crews are aware the school connection is a priority.

Other logistics reported to the board: additional doors and sports-style flooring are on site; epoxy restroom floors must be finished before final plumbing fixture installation; paving is set to begin June 29 at the high-school campus and then move to the elementary campus with the goal of getting a base coat down before major furniture deliveries; and the district plans to start moving furniture from closed sites in the middle to the end of July with maintenance and custodial staff assisting.

Board members thanked Tim and other staff for the work and offered farewells and recognition to departing members and staff. The board had no formal vote tied to project changes at the meeting and scheduled a special meeting July 6 for oaths and officer elections.