During the Le Mars Community School District Board meeting last Monday, the Board approved re-adding four items to the new elementary school project that were previously taken out due to cost.
Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner stated during the meeting that the re-additions were being considered thanks to the project currently being $1.1 million under budget. Eight items were considered, with four being approved on Monday: adding two classrooms back into the early childhood wing, using Formliner on areas with exposed foundations, adding mass timber framing in the gymnasium, and buying additional basketball hoops.
The cost of re-adding the items will come out to just under $900,000, without the Formliner included in the cost due to no estimate being available. Additional corridor flooring and a playground pergola will be considered by the board at a later time.
Work began on the new elementary school in March, with a official groundbreaking ceremony being held on April 8th. The school is planned to be complete in time for the 2028/29 school year.
