PCSD Pulse Podcast- Palatka Intermediate- Ausley Construction

A brand-new school is opening in Putnam County, and we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the district’s most exciting projects. On this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Construction Management Director J.D. Thompson and representatives from Ausley Construction to discuss the new Palatka Intermediate School. Learn what it took to transform the site, overcome construction challenges, improve drainage, redesign traffic flow, and create a state-of-the-art campus built for today’s students. The conversation also explores: The partnership between Putnam County School District, Ausley Construction, and Casper Architects. How modern schools are designed with enhanced safety and security features. New technology that supports learning and classroom communication. Innovative spaces that will inspire students for years to come. What parents and the community can expect as the school opens for the 2026–2027 school year. Join us for an inside look at the planning, teamwork, and vision behind one of Putnam County’s newest schools—and discover why this campus is much more than just a new building.