 The construction of Jean Dillon Elementary School in the Bemidji Area School District is the biggest project in the district, according to Superintendent Dr. Jim Hess. Today, school board members put on their hard hats to visit the site since the start of construction. Although Jean Dillon Elementary is not scheduled to open until the beginning of the 2018 school year, the school board wanted to see firsthand some of the ongoing projects during the summer. So it's just important for the board to see the multitude of activities that occur, just getting us ready for that first day of school. The school already has the water and sewer connectivity coming from Bemidji High School. There's also parking lot repayments, roofing, and boiler replacements as well. As it stands right now, we're ahead of schedule and making great progress each and every day. By mid-July, crews will set the structural steel to create the building closure in the academic wing. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.