JEFFERSON TWP — With renovation efforts in full swing, board directors in the Knoch School District approved tennis court designs at a cost of $23,800, and approved several work change orders related to its $39 million renovation project during a school board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Superintendent David Foley also announced board directors will be discussing the future of the Knoch Intermediate Elementary School building at a meeting in November.

Three tennis courts will be replaced at an estimated cost of $100,000, with a timeline dependent on the architectural firm’s schedule after the designs are completed. However, Foley hopes some work will be underway during the summer.

After John Pappas of Eckles Construction presented construction updates, board directors also approved a $3,045 change order for additional roof insulation; a $5,048 change order for additional steel reinforcement; $19,112 for additional grading at the track; $41,045 for additional grading at the high school’s new driveway and sidewalk; $7,585 for additional grading to raise the sidewalk above Knoch Road; $15,507 for additional grading at the new library parking lot; $947 for installation of PVC piping that would allow for installation of a new sanitary line; $8,833 for additional receptacles; and $11,306 for extending conduit runs because of inadequate space.

Pappas said the renovation and expansion project is halfway complete.

In November, the school board will discuss options for its intermediate elementary school building, which is in disrepair.

The district was unsuccessful in obtaining a grant that would help fund roof repairs for the building, Foley said.

“I think the challenge with the intermediate (building) is that there are significant repairs that have to occur,” Foley said. “There (are) roofing issues, electrical issues, plumbing issues. And so (we’re) evaluating those costs and saying, ‘OK, is the district in a position to pay for repairs ... or is there an alternative?’”

“We’re just scratching the surface with it — there are no decisions made yet,” he said.