By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
Construction continues on the last two bond-funded projects in Hays USD 489.
The additions on O'Loughlin Elementary School are both closed in, and work is progressing on the interior.
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In the last couple of weeks, work has been done to install flooring, windows and utilities. Lockers have been added in the south addition.
Felten Elementary School
In the former middle school, which is being remodeled into Felten Elementary School, work is being done on the sanitary sewer.
The remaining asbestos has been removed from the flooring. Asbestos was found in the mastic that was used to glue flooring in multiple areas of the building.
Demolition has continued in the building, old wiring has been removed and ceiling grids have been installed.
Both schools are scheduled to open to students in August.
Wilson Elementary School will close as an elementary school at the end of this school year. Wilson's students will move into Felten, which will be a four-section school.
Wilson is set to be renovated for use as an administrative center, and Rockwell is set to be closed and possibly sold.