The Maroa-Forsyth school's facilities project is moving along on schedule.

That's according to Superintendent Dr. Kris Kahler who indicates the exterior of the project is wrapping up and that will transition crews to the interior with the plan to take ownership on President's Day 2023.

Dr. Kahler indicates the project is right on schedule. Early on contractors planned for challenges with materials so they ordered things well in advance. He points out after they take ownership of the building in early 2023, the asbestos removal of the rest of the old building begins and it will be razed and then next summer, extensive remodeling of the high school takes place.

The project is forcing the administration to get creative with the school calendar so they can get work completed as quickly as possible. Dr. Kahler points out school start later in the fall of 2023 and spring break 2023 will be shortened to start summer break sooner.

Dr. Kahler indicates a significant component to the improvements to the facility will also allow the district a learning environment that better fits the 21st-century style of learning with more spaces for group work and technology capabilities.