The Carrollton R-VII School District’s building program moved forward Aug. 11 when the board of education voted to retain Nabholz Construction as the district’s construction manager at risk for projects covered by a levy voters renewed in April.
Selection process and project oversight
Superintendent Dr. Tinna Croy told the board that Nabholz was chosen from five applicants and has already begun coordinating with the district’s architects, Insight Design, on initial project planning. The construction manager at risk model positions Nabholz to oversee day-to-day construction operations, manage subcontractors and help ensure projects stay within budget and schedule constraints established under the levy.
The board did not disclose specific timelines or a comprehensive project list at the meeting, but the move signals the district’s transition from planning to implementation on work that voters approved in April.
Tax rate and levy implications
At the same meeting the board reviewed its proposed tax levy for the coming fiscal year and left it unchanged at the district’s allowed ceiling of $4.9607 per $100 of assessed valuation. That figure reflects the maximum rate the district may adopt without exceeding limits set by state law or voter authorization tied to the renewed levy.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction manager | Nabholz Construction (selected Aug. 11) |
| Architect | Insight Design |
| Tax rate | $4.9607 per $100 assessed valuation |
| Voter action | Levy renewed in April |
Board policy updates and student services
The board also approved several policy and service updates affecting employees and students. One notable change increases bereavement leave for faculty and staff from three days to five days following the loss of a family member — an addition of two days to the district’s prior policy.
School leaders framed the change as a support measure for employees coping with loss during the school year.
“The board updated policy to allow up to five days bereavement for faculty and staff that experienced the loss of a family member,”
In addition to personnel policy, the board renewed contractual agreements that maintain on-site medical and therapeutic support for student-athletes and special education students. The district extended its agreement with Carroll County Memorial Hospital so the hospital’s sports medicine physician will continue making visits to the district to treat and consult on student-athlete injuries.
The board also signed an agreement with Pediatric Place to provide physical therapy services for students served by special education programs.
- Construction oversight: Nabholz begins coordination with Insight Design.
- Budget/taxes: Tax rate remains at $4.9607 per $100 valuation.
- Employee support: Bereavement leave increased to five days.
- Student health services: Agreements renewed with Carroll County Memorial Hospital and Pediatric Place.
For Carrollton residents, the decisions represent the practical steps a district must take to move levy-funded projects from approval into execution while maintaining staffing and student support services. The selection of a construction manager at risk is designed to create a single point of accountability for contractors and cost control as the district proceeds with capital work.
Board members did not announce a schedule for public updates on individual school projects or a timeline for construction start dates. Community members seeking further details or documents related to the projects, budgets and contracts should contact the Carrollton R-VII School District administration office or consult upcoming board meeting agendas, where contract specifics and project timelines are typically discussed in greater detail.
