Darien School Board To Receive Update On Hindley, Holmes, Royle Projects

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Board of Education is slated to receive an update and possibly take the next step on the Hindley, Holmes and Royle renovation projects.

According to the agenda for Tuesday night's school board meeting, the board could act on three separate motions to approve the final plans and project manual as prepared for bidding, and the professional cost estimate for phase 1 electrical procurement.

Last month, the board unanimously approved design development documents and budget estimates associated with the school renovation plans. Work includes removing portable classrooms that have been at the school buildings for years, and redoing other interior areas.

Documents for Tuesday's meeting show an estimated project cost for Hindley at $26.9 million, Holmes at $27.6 million and Royle at $28.4 million. Renovations are expected to be complete in late summer, early fall of 2025.

Travis Schnell from KG&D Architects told the board last month that there's anticipated bid date of April 24.

Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Darien Public Schools' administrative offices.

Members of the community wishing to participate in public comment should join the meeting via Zoom. Those who would like to view only should do so through the Darien Public Schools YouTube link.