Elementary School Building Committee

The Elementary School Building Committee meeting held on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on updates related to the ongoing school construction project and associated street improvements. The committee approved a substantial invoice package totaling approximately $8.5 million, including payments to Vertex, Perkins Eastman, and Breate Builders. The project remains on schedule and within the $158.4 million budget, with 77% of commitments made and expenditures tracking accordingly. A key procurement update highlighted the ongoing process for FFN technology and security systems, with bidding expected early next year. The committee also discussed a contractor performance issue resulting in a 50% DAM rating for Braate Builders due to unsupervised Saturday work, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards. Additionally, the committee addressed challenges with utility pole removals delaying road improvements on Hayden Row, necessitating temporary paving at an estimated additional cost of $300,000 to ensure winter road usability. The committee plans to review these costs in the next meeting. Overall, the meeting involved critical procurement approvals, budget reviews, contract performance evaluations, and planning for upcoming bidding and construction activities.