Fox Hill School Building Committee/School Committee - August 18, 2026

The Fox Hill School Building Committee held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on construction project updates and financial approvals related to the new school building. The committee approved multiple invoices and payment applications, including a $73,043 invoice to Denysco for construction contract administration, an $881,00 invoice to Dorn Whittier for contract administration and third-party testing, and a $2,818,227.67 payment application to CTA for July 2026 construction activities. They also approved a budget revision request to reallocate $463,259 from the owner's contingency to cover testing services and other reimbursements. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming project milestones such as the steel topping-off ceremony and reviewed the construction progress, including geothermal well drilling, structural steel installation, and exterior wall system work. The playground vendor selection and timing for final decisions were also discussed, with a recommendation to finalize the playground order by fall to avoid price increases and scheduling conflicts.