Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins welcome special guest Bowie Franks from Gallagher Construction. They will be discussing a number of issues related to school construction in general, and what that process looks like. Table of Contents:0:00 Introduction03:13 Process Leading Up to Calling the 2025 Bond Proposal11:47 Career Technology Education (CTE)13:42 Changes in Construction Pricing Over the Past Five Years21:09 Why Renovation and Not New Construction23:29 Getting Bids, Hard Costs Vs. Soft Costs, Construction Codes and Permits33:35 Inflation and Tariffs35:27 Hidden Costs and Additional Considerations38:42 Challenges of Renovation vs. New Construction40:41 Why Not a 9th Grade Center47:09 What is the Construction Process if a Bond is Approved?49:42 How Can Construction Take Place on an Active Campus?52:59 Why Can’t It All Be Done With Fund Balance?53:44 What are Some Other Misconceptions About School Construction?56:08 Conclusion and Where to Find More Information

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