When proposed plans for the potential renovation project at the North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School were discussed in a work session last week, a possible way to avoid disrupting instruction was presented.
Fanning Howey Chief Executive Officer Bill Payne provided information about the idea to school officials and meeting attendees.
He explained, “We could take a couple of grade levels and temporarily move them into the middle school building and phase and isolate construction.
Payne expanded upon that, noting that having the extra available space at the Middle School will keep crews from hitting a common obstacle that they often face with long-term renovations.
He noted, “That’s usually the problem when we’re renovating existing buildings, view here for detailed information regarding cladding installation and building renovation, it always takes more than simply a summer so the ability to move those students and staff temporarily to the middle school while we’re renovating sections of the building will really help with keeping construction away from school operations.”
No official decisions were made during the work session and ideas presented were simply hypothetical scenarios that Fanning Howey representatives came up with after conducting their initial feasibility study. More detailed plans will be presented in the future.
Parents, employees, and community members are encouraged to get involved with the planning process as the proposed project progresses. To reach out to school representatives contact 574-896-2155
