Architect tells board 'Alot has been done'
Thursday, October 19, 2006

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School construction Workers continue to make progress and bring the new Shiner ISD school to life. Over the past week, the 20-foot high support ring for the cone-shaped covered main entrance has been erected and masonry work continues on the outer walls.

all photos by Shiner Gazette

Jim Singleton of Sterling Structures gave a building progress report at the October 11 Shiner ISD Board meeting.

Singleton said a lot has been done at the new campus facility since last months' walk thru.

"If they can keep that pace there is a chance we can meet our projected dates."

He said that work has begun on the walkway connecting the classroom building and the rest of the facility and painting has started in the classroom building.

Driveway and parking framing is also underway.

Gloria Reindl asked about inspections of work being done and who will do the inspections.

Singleton said inspections and tests are being done now, week to week and even day to day, as the work progresses.

Singleton explained that the final inspection will be done using a 'punch list' - a list that will itemize everything that needs to be checked and satisfactorily completed before a completion certificate can be issued

He said the entire facility - room by room - will be inspected for satisfactory work.

Laura Kaspar asked about warranties. He said many of the items will be under warranty and that will all be identified and recorded.

The board approved payment of $1,007,866.39 to Sterling Structures for work and materials completed during the past month.

A worker walks through the walk way that connects the two main buildings. To see what's happening on the inside check out the website: www.shinertx.com/newschool/

Jennifer Herman addressed the board about the Shattered Dreams program which is a comprehensive underage drinking and impaired driving prevention program.

She said tentative plans call for the program to be be held early in 2007.

The board agreed it would be a powerful program for students and parents alike.

Superintendent Trey Lawrence reported that enrollment as of October 6, 2006 was 530 - 269 in elementary, 90 in junior high and 171 in high school.

Mr. Lawrence also reviewed the financial report, noting a cash balance of $1,562,600.05 with 2006 tax receipts expected to start coming in soon. He also reviewed the various campus activity funds, cafeteria fund and the Personal Property and Revenue Bond funds.

The board accepted the Lavaca County Central Appraisal District's official 2006 Levy Roll of $2,275,540.88.

The board approved the 2006 Special Education Shared Services Agreement with the DeWitt/Lavaca County Special Education Co-op.

The board also approved the request by Lone Star Attractions to use Comanche Stadium parking area for Bocktoberfest.

No new information was available concerning the option for a new central office and no discussion was held.

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The Shiner Gazette is published weekly in Shiner, Texas.
Agnes Sedlmyer, Managing Editor and Myra Lampley, News Editor
Contact them at 361-594-3346, or by e-mail at shinergazette@sbcglobal.net.


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