<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1vODy1_1H00pxQj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1vODy1_1H00pxQj00" width="1280" height="855" ><figcaption>(Raveena Devjee/County 17)</figcaption></figure>GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $117.5 million contract for the next phase of renovations at Campbell County High School. The board also approved replacing the turf at Thunder Basin High School’s stadium. The board awarded the CCHS Phase III construction contract to S&amp;L Construction, which submitted the lowest bid among three pre-qualified contractors. The contract totals $117,552,160, including a base bid of $115,873,160 and five additional project items costing $1.68 million. The approved additions include cooling for the main gym, a weight room, upgraded lighting in the sensory room, screens around rooftop units and outdoor student seating along the west lawn. The project will be paid for through state capital construction funds, the district’s depreciation reserve and Campbell County Public Purpose District funds. The district’s share for additional features is expected to be between $5.6 million and $6.5 million. S&amp;L Construction also qualified as a resident contractor, meaning 84% of the project’s workers will come from Wyoming. The other 16% will come from outside the state. Work is expected to begin Dec. 7, with fencing going up Dec. 14–18. Stadium demolition is planned for December and January, followed by site work in February 2027. The board approved the contract unanimously. Trustees unanimously approved replacing the turf at Thunder Basin High School’s main stadium field as well. The field is in its 10th season and has started showing signs of wear, including fading from sun exposure, shrinking, tears and separating seams. Synthetic turf fields typically last between eight and 12 years. The district used a New BOCES cooperative purchasing bid for the replacement, saving about $500,000 compared to the original budget estimate. The project will be paid for through the district’s 10% major maintenance reserve funds. Work is scheduled to begin after the spring track season ends. During his facilities update, Dave Bartlett shared progress on several other district projects. At Conestoga Elementary, the architectural design team is expected to visit next week. Renovations are planned to take place over two upcoming summers. The transportation facility’s 95% design plans have been submitted and are under budget. The project is now waiting for final state approval. Work on Phase II of the CCHS stadium and bus loop is also moving forward. Home bleacher installation is expected to finish by the end of the week, with visitor bleachers following next week. The press box is expected to be installed in January 2027, and the track is complete. The structure is expected to be enclosed within six to eight weeks. The district received three bids for the G Building renovation, all around $8 million. The bids were within about $40,000 of each other. The building will be converted for the district’s automotive and robotics programs, with construction expected to begin by March 15, 2027. Bartlett also explained how the district handles equipment and property it no longer needs. The district first looks for ways to reuse items at other schools or departments. If an item cannot be reused, the district considers transferring it to public schools or nonprofit organizations in Wyoming. It can then be offered to organizations outside the state, sold at public auction or responsibly disposed of. Money from public auctions goes back into the district’s capital funds. One example involved the old CCHS stadium lights. The district considered moving them to the junior and senior high schools, but the estimated $750,000 cost made it more expensive than installing new lighting. At the end of the meeting, trustees thanked retiring board members Tim Hallinan and Rollo Williams for their years of service to Campbell County students, staff and schools. The meeting was then adjourned. </div></body>

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GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $117.5 million contract for the next phase of renovations at Campbell County High School. The board also approved replacing the turf at Thunder Basin High School’s stadium. The board awarded the CCHS Phase III...

CCSD1 board approves $117.5 million CCHS construction contract

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GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $117.5 million contract for the next phase of renovations at Campbell C

CCSD1 board approves $117.5 million CCHS construction contract

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