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Vicksburg Community Schools appears poised to be in good shape when its doors open Aug. 25, as considerable construction-related progress has been made over the summer.
Maintenance Director Dewey Waterman provided a construction update during the board’s July 14 meeting.
Waterman said half of Sunset Lake Elementary’s flooring work was completed a year ago, while the balance was tackled this summer. He provided an image showcasing demolition of a student bathroom in preparation of a larger, modern washroom and installation of replacement water-pipe infrastructure.
Waterman said other areas of focus at Sunset Lake include a visual upgrade at its main entrance, the addition of “walk-off” carpet at all entrances/exits, and new LED lighting in its cafeteria.
Meanwhile, Waterman said Vicksburg Middle School has undergone similar work, focusing on hallways, classrooms, and its band room, as well as a fresh coat of paint in its gymnasium.
Focusing on Vicksburg High School, Waterman showed a photo of desks and chairs ready to be removed from the building ahead of new classroom furniture. New furniture is on track to be delivered in early August. The high school also features new floors and other updates to its band room and bathrooms. Vape detectors were also added, as well as at the middle school.
VCS Board of Education members in February approved bids for what amounted to $4.2 million worth of work this summer. Assistant Superintendent Steve Goss said the work was funded from the district’s millage request approved by its voters five years ago.
