July 7th-Supt. Hess reported it would take twelve months of planning for the proposed Kenna School, followed by 16-18 months allowed for the actual construction.
July 21st-Approved grant funds in the amount of $8,738,038 received from the WV School Building Authority for construction of a new Kenna Elementary. The balance is to come from local funds-part of the funds are to be diverted from the Dodge property-that project seems to be on hold.
August 4th-Supt. Hess reported he and others had toured some recently built and under construction schools in the state.
August 11th-Supt. Hess reported interviewing architectural firms was in progress. It had been narrowed down to four firms from ten expressing interest.
August 18th-Board approved contract with ZMM Architects and Engineering Services to provide design services for the construction of a new Kenna Elementary. ZMM designed the recent addition to Evans Elementary.
September 1st-Supt. Hess reported ZMM Architects met with staff from Kenna Elementary. They viewed slides of their work, discussed square footage requirements, technology and energy efficiency. Discussed orientation of the building on the site. Staff is to tour some other new schools.
July 21st-Approved grant funds in the amount of $8,738,038 received from the WV School Building Authority for construction of a new Kenna Elementary. The balance is to come from local funds-part of the funds are to be diverted from the Dodge property-that project seems to be on hold.
August 4th-Supt. Hess reported he and others had toured some recently built and under construction schools in the state.
August 11th-Supt. Hess reported interviewing architectural firms was in progress. It had been narrowed down to four firms from ten expressing interest.
August 18th-Board approved contract with ZMM Architects and Engineering Services to provide design services for the construction of a new Kenna Elementary. ZMM designed the recent addition to Evans Elementary.
September 1st-Supt. Hess reported ZMM Architects met with staff from Kenna Elementary. They viewed slides of their work, discussed square footage requirements, technology and energy efficiency. Discussed orientation of the building on the site. Staff is to tour some other new schools.
September 15th Board Meeting-Supt. Hess reported that since the school will have less than 400 students the SBA allows only a PE room, not a gym. The local school board would have to provide funding to have the additional space for a gym with seating.
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