The following is a press release from BD Construction:

(KEARNEY, NE; October 27, 2009) - BD Construction of Kearney, Nebraska, has started construction on St. Paul Public Schools in St. Paul, Nebraska.  The $4.7 million construction plan will consist of additions and renovations to the high school and elementary school. 

The elementary school addition will consist of a total of 9,680 square feet - resulting in five classrooms, a principal's office and work spaces.  The high school construction will result in an addition of 12,720 square feet, seven classrooms, a principal's office and work spaces.  BD Construction will renovate parts of the existing buildings and update fire and safety codes, electrical, and asbestos abatement. 

"With our experience from other educational facilities, we were able to develop a strategic plan to utilize the monetary funds the most efficient way possible," stated Mark Benjamin, president of BD Construction.  "The completed project will incorporate continued use of the original 3-story building, as well as the new construction." 

The new design will provide an administrative presence at the elementary and high school entrances, in addition to secured entries.  Also, the buildings will allow for better separation of the elementary and high school students, resulting in improved traffic flow.  The project requires no reduction of existing playground space.  Construction on St. Paul Public Schools is expected to be completed by summer of 2010.