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Spartanburg 05 School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

26 min

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board approves $31,370,844 guaranteed maximum price number 2 for Duncan Elementary replacement 11:31

  • The board heard a presentation on guaranteed maximum price number 2 for the Duncan Elementary School replacement project, which a staff member said covers concrete, masonry, steel, food services, elevator, fire protection, mechanical and electrical work. 7:18
  • Board members asked about the building's square footage, rising costs and classroom capacity. 13:46
  • A staff member said the targeted completion date is the first week of January of 2028. 23:09
  • The board approved the package, not to exceed $31,370,844, by a vote of 8 to 0. 24:42
Item by item (4)
  1. Opening and agenda 6:30
    • The chair said the district had complied with Freedom of Information Act requirements for notifying the media and posting the agenda. 6:30
    • The chair said two board members were joining the meeting by phone. 6:30
    • With no comments, the chair said the agenda was considered approved. 6:30
  2. Duncan Elementary replacement presentation 7:16
    • A staff member said guaranteed maximum price number 1 was presented in late June and approved, and construction has started. 7:18
    • A presenter said the building is an art school, with an arts wing and a gymnasium that will also serve as an auditorium with retractable seats. 7:18
    • A staff member said the district invited 83 contractors and received over 26 bids for the 8 trades, and that a third and final guaranteed maximum price will be presented in early December. 10:11
  3. Board questions and vote on package 11:49
    • Scott Clement asked for the total finished square footage, and a staff member answered 138,538. 13:46
    • Scott Clement asked whether rising cost per square foot was due to materials or design, and a staff member said the building includes a performing arts center in the gym and that metal paneling had been changed to brick to reduce costs. 14:53
    • The board approved the early structural, mechanical and electrical package, guaranteed maximum price number 2, not to exceed $31,370,844, by a vote of 8 to 0. 24:42
  4. Adjournment 25:15
    • A motion was made to end the September 4th board meeting at 8:18 AM. 25:15
    • The motion carried 8 to 0. 25:37

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Video: posted by the district as “Spartanburg District 5 Schools - Called Board Meeting September 4 2026”