The schematic design presentation by Carl Nelson and Shive-Hattery for East Elementary and Middle School was scheduled for the Mid Prairie Community School District’s July 14, Board of Education meeting. Some portions of the plan were presented but Carl. Nelson wanted more time to present a more comprehensive plan.

Superintendent of Mid-Prairie Community School District Brian Stone discusses the timeline, “Unfortunately we really tried to rush that. It was a normal 14 day process and we were trying to rush that in 7 to 8 days. We were contacted by Carl Nelson and informed that they just are not comfortable trying to do that in such a short period of time. The thing I would say with that is that I was not comfortable either in the fact that certainly we don’t want to get in a project of that size and not make sure that all of our i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. They did present some information to the board yet knowing that schematic designs will be brought back to the board with more detail and numbers come the August 8, meeting.”

Stone adds the purpose of trying to accelerate the schedule was the district only has one board meeting in the month of July as opposed to the typical two.

The budget of the project is around $12 million dollars. Usable space will be added to the schools for students in addition to making the environment more accessible and flexible.