Project Development Updates

Current Updates

November 11: During the November Board Meeting, PBK presented the two proposed projects to our Board of Trustees, including updated renderings that reflect recent design discussions. Both projects were approved by the Board (see renderings below).

December 2: Our district team met with representatives from PBK, LEAF, DIG, Kubala, and Drymalla Construction to review the 50% construction documents. This meeting marked the first opportunity to engage with the entire PBK design team assigned to our district. Discussions focused on the technical aspects of the projects, including HVAC systems, technology infrastructure, electrical outlets, and site-specific considerations.

January 6: The district met with PBK to review the 75% construction documents. During this meeting, topics included design changes, equipment, site utilities and existing conditions. Drymalla provided insight on construction feasibility and options.

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February 10: The district will meet with PBK’s design team & Drymalla Construction to review the 95% construction documents. This will mark the final meeting for the drawing phase before bidding around mid-march.

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Project Development Updates

September 22, 2025 – Progress Meeting 8

Structural steel detailing is ongoing at Columbus Elementary School, with the addition of the steel roof joists. Work will continue into the month of October with exterior wall framing and more roofing work to follow.

At the CTE Center, building steel work is slated for completion in early October. Exterior wall panel installation has begun with roof panel installation to follow.

September 8, 2025 – Progress Meeting 7

The Columbus Elementary School addition is starting to take shape. The building slab and foundation are complete, and columns and beams have started to go up. Structural framing work will continue in the upcoming weeks.

At the CTE Center, the slab and foundation are complete. Steel for the building’s structure and façade was delivered, with exterior work slated to continue over the next several weeks.

August 18, 2025 – Progress Meeting 6

Spread footing and grade beams installation are completed, with slab work scheduled for 8/21 and 8/22. Steel delivery and work are anticipated for early September. The parking lot was completed and fully striped prior to the first day of school.

At the CTE Center, foundation pier and grade beam installation remain ongoing, with the slab scheduled to be poured on 8/28. Steel delivery and work are anticipated for early September.

August 4, 2025 – Progress Meeting 5
At Columbus Elementary School, site utilities work wraps up and spread footings are installed around the building perimeter with grade beams to follow. The parking lot is completed with striping scheduled for completion by the end of the week.

Foundation piers are scheduled to go in at the CTE Center with grade beams to follow. Site utilities work remains ongoing.