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Historic Cost Escalations Delay Start of Projects

Historic increases in construction costs have impacted the original timeline for school rebuilds and remodels. As such, this page will be updated annually to reflect current economic conditions. The most recent estimates are as of November 2025. Reasons for project delays include:

  • Annual cost increases since 2016 have been higher than previous trends.
  • Increases are related to labor shortages, material costs, tariffs, and supply chain issues.
  • Local construction market conditions have out-paced national trends due to population growth.
  • Cost increases are anticipated to be near 10% for the next few years.

The Phase 1 timeline is still based on a ‘worst first’ schedule. In addition to these major projects, security upgrades and small scale remodels will continue. Read more about the impacts of cost escalations on school projects.

The anticipated start dates for Phase 1 projects are listed below.

SCHOOLPROJECTORIGINAL PROJECTED START DATEPROJECTED START DATE - 2019PROJECTED START DATE - 2025Status
Evergreen Jr. HighRemodel20182018Completed
Valley Jr. HighRemodel20182018Completed
Roosevelt (Olene Walker Elementary)Rebuild20182019Completed
South KearnsRebuild20182019Completed
Hunter High School Addition20182019Completed
Howard Driggs ElementaryRemodel20192019Completed
Rosecrest ElementaryRemodel20192019Completed
Cyprus High SchoolRebuild20202021Completed
Skyline High SchoolRebuild20202020Under construction
West Kearns ElementaryRebuild201920272027
Calvin Smith ElementaryRemodel202120282027
Moss ElementaryRemodel202120282028
Plymouth ElementaryRemodel202120282028
Taylorsville High SchoolAddition202220282026
Arcadia Rebuild202220292029
Hillsdale ElementaryRemodel202320292029
Kennedy Jr. HighRemodel202320292029
Orchard ElementaryRebuild202320312031Closed - 2025
Magna ElementaryRemodel202420322032
Valley Crest Elementary (Now Dos Mundos Academy)Remodel202420322032
Kearns Jr. HighRebuild202420332030
Sandburg ElementaryRebuild202520332033Closed - 2019
Lincoln ElementaryRemodel202520332033
Pioneer ElementaryRemodel202520332033
Academy Park ElementaryRebuild202420342031
Crestview ElementaryRemodel202620342033
Eastwood ElementaryRebuild202620352032
Cottonwood ElementaryRemodel202720352033
Spring Lane ElementaryRebuild202720362036Closed - 2023
Valley Jr. HighRebuild202820362034
Evergreen Jr. HighRebuild202820372035
Oakridge ElementaryRebuild202820372033

Skyline High School Update

What is the Project Status?

Students have been enjoying the fully-completed academics building and athletic facilities this school year (2024/2025).

The auditorium and remaining classrooms will be completed in time for the 2026/2027 school year. Some minor site, parking lot, and landscaping work will continue into the 2026/2027 school year.

Ribbon Cutting image.
Academics Building Ribbon Cutting

Cyprus High Construction Tour – January 2025

Status of Projects November 2024 – West Lake STEM

Updates:

  • Work in the Auditorium should be completed by Thanksgiving, with seating and flooring installation in progress.
  • Stage curtains and rigging are completed.
  • Wall graphics in the Commons area and the Media Center are in place.
  • Punch list items are being worked on throughout the building.
  • Landscaping is 99% complete.

Recent Pictures:

Elevated running track surface
Elevated running track surface
Flooring between fitness and dance rooms
Flooring between fitness and dance rooms
Media Center
Media Center
Bookcases in Media Center
Bookcases in Media Center
Wall finishes at entry to classroom pods
Wall finishes at entry to classroom pods
Paneling and graphics at Administration
Paneling and graphics at Administration
Graphics in the Central Commons Area
Graphics in the Central Commons Area
Graphics in the Central Commons Area
Graphics in the Central Commons Area

Status of Projects November 2024 – Skyline High School

Updates:

Academics
● Punch list is ongoing

Performing Arts
● Tilt panels on the north of Performing Arts installed.
● Orchestra pit exterior foundation walls poured, damp proofed, and backfilling taking place.
● Stepped footings and foundation walls pouring on both sides of the orchestra pit.
● Conduits, underground plumbing, and underground HVAC continue to be installed.
● Footings formed and poured on the east side of the orchestra pit.
● Footings on the west side of the orchestra pit are being excavated and prepped for pouring.
● Perimeter gravel and pipe drain system being installed.

Recent Pictures:

Performing Arts tilt wall being lifted into place
Performing Arts tilt wall being lifted into place
Forming orchestra pit foundation
Forming orchestra pit foundation
Preparing orchestra pit foundation for concrete
Preparing orchestra pit foundation for concrete
Orchestra pit foundation poured and preparing for backfill
Orchestra pit foundation poured and preparing for backfill
Electrical conduits east of the orchestra pit
Electrical conduits east of the orchestra pit
Electrical conduits north of the orchestra pit
HVAC installation north of the orchestra pit
HVAC installation north of the orchestra pit
Plumbing installation south of the orchestra pit
Plumbing installation south of the orchestra pit
Footings preparation East of the orchestra pit
Footings preparation East of the orchestra pit
Pouring concrete footings East of the orchestra pit
Pouring concrete footings East of the orchestra pit
Testing Center in use
Testing Center in use