GAINESVILLE – The Gainesville City School Board heard final construction costs for the demolition and rebuilding of Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy at their meeting Monday evening.
Carroll Daniel Construction of Gainesville has served as construction manager for the project, soliciting and evaluating all the subcontractor bids for the various aspects of the elementary school’s construction.
The final price of $17,459,105 was approved unanimously by the school board, with demolition of the 63-year-old structure slated to begin June 1st.
Chris Griner, Chief Financial Officer for the school system, said the amount approved did not include architectural fees relating to the design of the building nor the cost to purchase furniture for the school once construction is completed.
“Also the kitchen equipment is not included in that,” Griner added. “The main reason why we do that is because as a government entity we can do that without having to pay sales tax which saves the (school) system money.”
The new school is expected to open in time for the 2018-2019 school year.
OTHER CITY SCHOOL NEWS
Construction on the newest school in the Gainesville system, Mundy Mill Academy, is moving along as scheduled according to school officials.
Superintendent Dr. Wanda Creel said a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $17.4-million project is scheduled for May 23 at 8:15 a.m.
She said the event’s early hour was to allow all school system employees an opportunity to tour the new school; she said transportation would be provided between the various schools and Mundy Mill Academy for the benefit of those employees.
