What is next

With the painting is coming along very nicely, thanks to a generous donation of labor by a parent. We are ready to install the grid work for the suspended ceiling. That grid work will allow for the completion of a couple things, including installation of overhead lights in each room, and the vents for the heating and air system.

For the new construction, we are currently expected to dig for the footings on August 6. After that, there should be a rush of activity at the building including concrete and steel work to finish the outer shell of the building. During this time, we all need to pray for great weather to facilitate a speedy construction project.

While it is still too early to schedule our move to this building, the interior work on this renovation is nearly finished. One event is tentatively scheduled in the new space already. OCA will host an ACSI meeting with other area schools in September. We hope and plan for that event to be in the new building.

ACSI is short for the Association of Christian Schools International, and is one of our accrediting bodies. Along with accreditation by the State of Nebraska, we meet the standards of the ACSI. This dual accreditation is unique for area schools. Read more about ACSI at http://www.acsi.org/. There are some great articles here which always remind me of how important our mission is.

I added some new pictures, including some of the volunteer team installing computer cable. This cable, donated by CommScope, Inc. will provide both data and phone service to each room. In addition to the cable, we will include some wireless access points. This will allow controlled access to the Internet for authorized users anywhere on our property.