In line with projections given during the reconfiguration effort, next week’s school board agenda caps the cost of renovating 5th Avenue Elementary into a new 4/5 academy at $8 million.

The not to exceed project budget is $8.0 M. This number is to include program management, surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental abatement, design and construction of the building, the design builder’s fee and material testing as well as the Owner’s FFE and a 5% contingency.

The school board is scheduled to give 5th Ave’s construction contract to New South Construction and employ the architectural services of Chapman Coyle Chapman Architects.