A local school board is on the verge of approving funding for an ongoing elementary facilities project.

Mt. Pulaski Schools Superintendent Jason Spang explains that the school board recently heard presentations from bidders regarding the renovations of the district's elementary school. He says they decided to go with Core Construction for the project, which they have utilized for previous work. 

The project will feature the addition of new classrooms and a new gym. Spang believes that there will not be much opposition due to the responsible fiscal approach they are taking. 

The construction of a new data center is on the horizon in Logan County, although nothing has been set in stone. Spang states that whether they reap the financial benefits from that project or not, this is a project they feel the district can handle. 

From breaking ground to completion, Spang expects this project to take around 15 months. He notes that there should be very little displacement of students during the school year. 

This project is among several renovations the district has been making, from athletic facilities to educational ones. Keep up with all the latest of Mt. Pulaski Schools by visiting mtpulaski.k12.il.us or by finding the district on Facebook.