SPS hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delaware Elementary School Aug. 26.
In a special meeting Aug. 14, the SPS Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the construction contract for the new Delaware Elementary School to Crossland Construction Co. The approved bid totaled $15,390,000. This contract brings the total construction cost for this project to $15.9 million. Cost for demolition and abatement work in the amount of $533,463 had been approved previously.
The former Delaware school building was recently demolished, and a new school will be constructed on the same site. When complete in August 2020, the new building will accommodate up to 350 students and feature a design which addresses accessibility and security challenges. When construction is complete, the Delaware boundary will shift to accommodate 80-100 students who currently attend Sunshine Elementary. Delaware students are currently attending the former Sherwood Elementary School at Scenic Avenue and Sunshine Street.
