SEBRING — The forensic investigation and assessment report released Friday on the Memorial Elementary School roof states minor concerns, but gives an overall approval to the roof design changes and repairs. The school board hired Principle Design and Development, Inc. to inspect the school's roof system and review documents related to its design and construction. The engineering review was called for after a number of factors apparently caused cement blocks to crack in February at the school on Memorial Drive. The school is currently under construction and scheduled to open in August. ...more

June 28, 2008

SEBRING — The School Board of Highlands County hired an engineering firm to inspect Memorial Elementary School to determine if design changes to the school's roof have affected its integrity. A number of factors apparently caused cement blocks to crack at the school on Memorial Drive, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in August. The problem was fixed with expansion joints and a different type of fastener, but the school board wanted assurances that the redesign will not cause problems in the future. ...more

May 22, 2008