The Johnson City Schools Board of Education received a buildings and facilities update from Brian Ross, who reported the design for the new Town Acres school is in the “home stretch” and construction documents are being completed.

Ross told the board that construction drawings for school vestibules are finished and a bid opening is scheduled for Feb. 27, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on Feb. 6. The district packaged the five vestibule projects as a single bid to attract contractor interest and to simplify contract management, but noted the package can be split if necessary.

Ross emphasized the importance of summer work windows at three elementary schools, listing demolition, concrete installation and steel framing as the primary activities the district aims to complete during breaks to reduce classroom disruption. He said security film installation is progressing with minimal classroom disruption and that the contractor has been working after hours.

On other items, Ross said Liberty Bell stairs work is scheduled to begin immediately if weather and materials permit and that Johnson City Schools has reached an insurance settlement related to damage at Mountain View Elementary; the district will solicit quotes consistent with city procurement policy to proceed with repairs.

No vote was required; the presentation was informational for the board.