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$586,000 contract for secure entrances at two elementary schools
What happened
On April 2, 2026, the board hired Blaze Enterprises, LLC, the lower of two bidders, for $586,000 to build secure entry vestibules at Bowen Elementary and Clay City Elementary. Work began at Clay City Elementary, with substantial completion targeted for November 30, 2026.
Why it matters to families
Secure vestibules control who enters the school. Construction may affect drop-off and entrances at both schools during the project.
The evidence
The approved April 2, 2026 special meeting minutes list two bids: Blaze Enterprises at $586,000 and Allen Construction at $589,000, and Order #26-166 approving Blaze. The March 17 minutes give the November 30, 2026 completion target.
The source
Approved minutes, April 2, 2026 special called meetingSee the full record for Powell County Schools.
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