Board approves $44,900 emergency intercom replacement at Woodland Elementary after lightning strike

Aug 26, 2026

Oak Ridge approved an emergency replacement of Woodland Elementary's intercom system for $44,900 after a lightning strike on Aug. 17 damaged multiple building systems; the district will file an insurance claim to cover the cost.

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Superintendent Borchers told the board that on Aug. 17 a storm struck the city and Woodland Elementary sustained damage from a lightning strike that affected multiple building systems, rendering the school's intercom system beyond repair. He recommended an emergency replacement contract with Commercial Building Systems for $44,900.

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