Another milestone included bid selections for the Summer 2024 sitework at Olivia School. The package focuses on exterior work on drainage and athletic fields, with some interior work, in preparation for the rest of the school remodel. Bids were selected and approved for the following work scopes:

• General construction work was awarded to Robert W. Carlstrom Co., Inc.

• HVAC & plumbing work was awarded to Weidner Plumbing & Heating, Co

• Electrical work was awarded to Laketown Electric Corp

• Sitework was awarded to M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc.

This approval marks a pivotal moment in our district's commitment to providing a safe, accessible, and modern learning environment.

This Fall work is scheduled to begin at Bird Island. The project includes installing a new wood floor, bleachers, stage floor, stage lighting, and curtains in the large gym to support Performing Arts programming.

At Olivia, work will also get underway on both gyms and includes new bleachers in the small gym at Olivia, along with mezzanine seating in the large gym.

Stay tuned for updates as projects get started.

• Bid packages are being prepared for our site work and scheduled to be released in early April. The work being done in this first phase was prioritized to ensure proper drainage and essential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems are in place to support the subsequent phases of our project.

• The work planned for this Summer helps prepare for the larger building remodel, and allows these spaces to be used earlier, while the broader building remodel progresses. Project work includes track resurfacing, field lighting updates, playground renovations and drainage repairs.