Monday, August 16, 2010

High School renovation on schedule

Former New Richmond superintendent Tom Durbin, who is supervising the completion of the high school renovation until his official retirement Aug. 31, is confident the project will be completed in time for a smooth start of school on Aug. 25.

"Everything is looking great," said Durbin during his Monday inspection, who noted that furniture has been moved back into all but a couple rooms on the third floor and about half of the second floor rooms.

Workers finish installing cabinets in a second-floor art room Monday.

Cabinets for science and art rooms had been a concern since they were special orders, but they arrived last week and have been installed.

"The only major thing we're waiting on now are the new locksets for the doors," said Durbin. "The locksets are keyed at the factory for security reasons."

Jeff Platt, project superintendent for general contractor Kramer and Feldman, has scheduled the final electrical and plumbing inspections for Thursday, August 19.

"That gives us Friday to correct any problems," said Platt.


Classrooms on the third floor and half the rooms on the renovated second floor are ready for students who return Aug. 25.


High school secretaries Marsha Foresee (left) and Becky Lewis get an update on the status of the high school offices from construction supervisor Tom Durbin.