Emergency roof replacement approved at Chandlers after leaks
The board declared an emergency and approved a partial roof replacement at Chandlers School because of leaks.
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Board selected an architect for East High renovation
The Board selected Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for the East Jessamine High School 30-year major renovation and later approved the owner-architect agreement.
FHS classes relocated after fire
At the September 28 meeting, staff reported that First United Methodist Church had hosted Frankfort High School classes for three weeks after a fire. Classes continued at the church; the record does not establish three weeks without instruction.
Board advances New Haven School renovation to bidding
The Board approved 100% construction documents and authorized the New Haven School renovation for bidding on September 24.
Newport Independent School District
Board approves $113,100 emergency district-office masonry project
The Board approved an emergency parapet and masonry project budgeted at $94,600 for construction and $18,500 for other costs, including a $5,000 architect agreement.
Board continues major athletics and district-facilities construction
The Board approved DeVere Pay Application #15 for $326,267.21 in September as work continued on the athletic complex and central-office project.
Russellville Independent School District
Board approves $4.04 million RHS/RMS campus-improvement plan
Phase One proposes a new baseball field, artificial-turf infields, sports lighting, dugouts, parking and a bus loop, with a $4.04 million BG-1 project budget.
Clinton County School District
New high school project is moving toward the construction phase
The district reports approved detailed plans and materials, active geothermal and site work, and a proposed mid-December construction-phase start for the new high school and Area Technology Center.
High-school renovation contract reaches $37.54 million
Board minutes record a $37,535,610.92 contract sum after change orders through September 2026 for the Meade County High School addition and renovation.
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District continues two major school construction projects
The board approved another round of payments for the new Flemingsburg Elementary School and Fleming Center career facility, plus up to $100,000 for paving at the high school.
Board approves Nelson County High Phase 1 design development
The Board approved BG2, BG3 and design-development documents for Nelson County High School Phase 1 in August; the presentation estimated Phase 1 construction at $30.1 million before contingency.
Mayfield Independent School District
High-school renovation payments continue
August minutes approve $625,445.72 in contractor, direct-purchase and architect payments for BG 23-113, plus a $3,207 change order and $911.50 engineering invoice.
Board approved BG-1 and construction-manager contracts for two school projects
August 17 minutes approve BG27-076 for Louisa West and BG27-077 for Louisa East, with Trace Creek construction-manager contracts and architect invoices.
Murray Independent School District
Elementary-school bonds close; district plans August 2028 opening
After approving a $38,088,200 guaranteed maximum price and $42,880,862.21 revised project cost, officials reported that the bond sale closed and $38,208,000 was invested to begin construction. The planned opening is August 2028.
Board approves $1,010,516.81 for three school safety projects
The Board approved $805,084.81 for PA systems at Lincoln County Middle School and Stanford Elementary School and $205,432 for a Hustonville Elementary School playground. The record identifies $2.5 million in state facility funding as the source.
Board awards $3.618 million middle-high school roof bid
The Board approved Woodall’s bid for a 30-year roof membrane at Lee County Middle High School.
Board approves initial plan for James Madison Middle HVAC improvements
On August 3, the board deferred and then approved initial BG1 action with Trane for HVAC improvements at James Madison Middle School.
District moves to sell closed Nichols Elementary property
The board declared the Nichols Elementary property surplus so the district can proceed with a sale agreement with Bullitt County Fiscal Court.
Somerset Independent School District
Meece change order replaced with a lower amount
On July 27 the Board rescinded the $805,521.95 June change order and replaced it with $677,467.95, a $128,054 reduction.
Board advances $2.82 million elementary upgrades
The board approved a $2.82 million application for Lyon County Elementary upgrades and hired Marcum Engineering for the project.
Board studies borrowing capacity for school buildings
On July 23, 2026, the board held a three-hour retreat in Trenton on finances, bonding capacity and capital planning for school buildings. No action was taken.
Board approves Graves County High School renovation agreement
The board approved an owner-contractor agreement for the Graves County High School renovation project, BG#26-240.
Board approves CCES construction payment and change orders
The board approved Cumberland County Elementary School Construction Project Payment No. 28 and related change orders on July 23.
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