Bid documents will be coming next month for a number of projects, including a renovation of the former Northwoods Church at 940 West Fremont Street for Bright Futures.
The board heard a presentation from Jennifer Hamm, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the district, regarding projects that are on the horizon for Summer 2022.
“This project is primarily the front part of our Northwoods building that we are renovating for a pre-k center. We’re adding two additional classrooms, a much larger play area for our students. It’s just going to be amazing.”
Hamm told the board that Russell Construction projected the cost for the Pre-K Center renovation will come to around $7.1 million. She told the board that almost $5.3 million could be paid for through federal ESSR III funds.
Because the district is increasing classroom size, ventilation, and the number of classrooms, the ESSR III dollars can be used for these expenses. Hamm says that another million dollars will come from the general education fund reserves.
The board will decide next month if they will approve the project moving forward or not.
