USC School Board soliciting bids for $16 million capital projects

The Upper St. Clair School Board is moving forward with its capital projects after voting during its Dec. 11 meeting to accept bids for improvements to the high school pool and athletic complex.
McLean Architects will develop the bid specs for construction of a new eight-lane pool at the high school and consideration of a diving well and special use pool to be bid as an add-alternative.
Construction of a multi-use complex at the high school stadium, along with a single structure at Boyce athletic field to include restrooms and changing area, concession area and announcing booth.
The total cost for the projects is estimated at $16 million. Construction could begin in the spring 2018 with an estimated completion in August 2019.
At the same meeting, the board recognized high school Japanese teacher Junko Kapples for her service. Kapples, who has been with the district since 2002, will retire in January.