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Facilities updates delivered by district staff described the custodial contract with EnviroClean as \"fantastic\" and fully staffed. Staff said the new vendor provides savings through bulk purchasing and procurement efficiencies: soap that previously cost $78 a case is now available at $47 a case through the vendor, and the outside contract reduces district staff time spent on orders and purchase orders.
The custodial firm provided weekly readiness reports showing building status; as of the staff report, Acres was 100% school‑ready, Sutton 85% and the middle school around 60% (work was ongoing). Work this summer also included gym floor sand-and-refinish cycles (alternate summers get a full sand), repainting classrooms and music rooms using an acoustic paint, playground and exterior power washing, replacement of faded site signage, paving and striping on Sutton parking lots, and crack repair and sealing on the middle school track.
Facilities staff said they are tracking more than 200 requested capital items from principals and staff; about 50% of items were either completed or in progress at the time of the meeting, with another 25% expected to be completed in the next two weeks and the remainder near the start of school.
The facilities report noted uncertainty for a planned solar project after staff were told that a recent federal tax change removed USDA grant eligibility for certain projects; the district said it is assessing alternatives. Staff also reported that the district has applied for a Motorola grant to obtain radios that would tie into state police systems and enable reliable building‑to‑building and emergency communications; the radios would use the same device that local fire and police use.
Trustees and staff also discussed security hardware such as \"thumb turns\" for classroom doors, color‑coded placards for doors and windows produced by a local sign company (H and H Signs), and deployment of cable drops and devices for clocks and PA systems. Facilities staff said many of the capital projects will be presented in a fuller report to the board in the fall with photos.
Ending — schedule and grants: Staff will continue capital work through the summer, will provide the full summer project report in the fall, and will pursue alternate funding options for the solar project and the Motorola radio grant opportunity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tecumseh Public Schools presented a mid‑summer facilities update Wednesday reporting wide progress on building repairs, custodial transition savings and equipment projects while noting the pool remains closed pending further testing.","taxTitle","Tecumseh Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",49322,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6011328,"Board pauses pool repairs after engineers find corroded steel; destructive testing planned",304,1312000,1616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93&start=1312&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93/thumbnail_1312000.jpg","/articles/6011328/Michigan/Board-pauses-pool-repairs-after-engineers-find-corroded-steel-destructive-testing-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6011328-6f35d56dc5e5161117a9ec9a957b93db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760301&Signature=RpECbe1oasWwTAnHfyhrip8oL7wv~rk48M9At6YcgkS~KUj8ELJNgyFJF2QHkJEP9PCWGEYQwWdmyLUoSBy9ei~ZdhfthxezOBQ8-1aC3AUqUyp7rBA65cVU7nAeOgiMWL1lM~5Te6Kb~EGhFKUPMJFcHqgtf8zjQRcv5CWCcICjUyeNBAa228mj19LFgU-Eo1~G76npLBhINPtG5ObZPmtEHA9Vfw-YOjzlAqEW6UZ~Ob2c30IXyoDSH~FZldPXVmO06n2XCSL~nE2Z0bdKtACqkGXq5Ec03-DFIop4~yhn~hFvQYLAtrMlC~1Z9viSlUQVzERIIZHIP1mjJgzi9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education was told Wednesday that the Tecumseh Memorial Pool will remain closed while the district completes additional structural testing after engineers found significant corrosion in steel members supporting the pool building.
Superintendent Hilton told trustees the district discovered \"degrading of the steel columns in the walls of the buildings\" while working on HVAC and mechanical replacements and that engineers advised the district that \"reopening the pool is not recommended until further comprehensive structural testing can be completed.\" The district tentatively expects test results around Oct. 1 and will use those findings to decide the facility's future.
The concern dates to inspections beginning in 2022. District documents cited in the meeting trace the process: a July 2022 roof inspection by WTI Tremco that recommended roof replacement; an August 2022 structural inspection by IMEG that recommended further testing; and a 2023 review by SME that recommended closing the pool after roof-joint testing. Trustees were told an initial repair budget for roof members alone was estimated at about $259,000 in October 2023 and that a broader project estimate including roof, HVAC and dehumidification work was about $2.5 million.
Josh Madison, a district staff member who led the detailed review, described recent inspections: engineers and the district removed tiles and block at recommended locations and observed \"heavy surface rust with section loss\" on roof girders and wall columns, with section losses visually estimated at about 10% to 25% on those members. Madison said the firms recommended ultrasonic and other non‑destructive and destructive tests that require draining the pool, removing drop ceilings and ductwork, and installing scaffolding so engineers can access girders and columns.
Madison said the additional testing is intended to yield an itemized count of components that need replacement—\"we want to know exactly how many columns, how many corners\"—to avoid open‑ended repair estimates.
Trustees and staff discussed next steps and community impact. Trustee Martinez said the decision will need a broader public conversation: \"this is a community discussion and not just a school district discussion,\" she said, noting the potential size of the bill and the pool's role as a community amenity. Trustee Davis stressed concern about possible effects on the adjacent middle school and asked that testing include an assessment of any impact to middle school structures and classroom space.
Business manager Kelly Glenn answered questions about funding and millage. She said the pool operating millage for the current year has already been assessed and will be collected for the current fiscal year; she noted the district has two additional operational years before the operating millage would require renewal. Glenn also told trustees the district is still incurring modest monthly costs while the pool remains filled and under minimal maintenance (pumps and chemicals) but that heating is suspended.
District staff also paused planned HVAC and dehumidification procurement after the engineers' findings. Madison said temporary HVAC options that were under consideration were put on hold once the newer structural reports came in.
Next steps the board heard: staff will commission the recommended destructive and ultrasonic testing, prepare budget estimates for that work and report updated cost and timeline numbers to the board. Madison said he expects to have preliminary budget numbers to share by Aug. 1 and intends to return to the board on Aug. 11 with updated information. Trustees and the superintendent repeatedly emphasized safety as the immediate priority.
The board did not take a formal vote to authorize full repairs at the meeting; rather, staff were directed to obtain the additional testing and cost estimates so trustees and the community can evaluate options.
Ending — timeline and community process: The district plans to complete the intrusive testing and have detailed findings this fall. The board was told the test results will inform whether the district pursues targeted repairs, a larger rehabilitation, or other long‑term options—and whether additional community funding or a vote on new financing will be required.","The Tecumseh Public Schools will delay reopening the Tecumseh Memorial Pool after architects and engineers reported significant corrosion in roof girders and wall columns. District staff will perform detailed destructive testing to determine the extent of repairs needed; results are expected in the fall.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6011313,"Board approves second schools‑of‑choice window for grades 1–5 from July 23 to Aug. 6",32,5123000,5155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93&start=5123&end=5155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93/thumbnail_5123000.jpg","/articles/6011313/Michigan/Board-approves-second-schoolsofchoice-window-for-grades-15-from-July-23-to-Aug-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6011313-916084787cdf58275ee1f799e8bf1c36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760301&Signature=b4ONX4610FvkHgP8FPAyVBDnX-Ub-Z-ZbQHUhTFq3uX3OAtZdLdwHJDQs09FXinAbRn-dWe~kxYRSzYG2xcc4wamBc3hFvjAUe5KckDTqnbGS1ljR85iuKLMD8zXLRO0Md3ml9jm~IAdE~YpQgnM4nJaYN3kKXTlptSj7Kwa08a6hjVUiX2lnk8JR~DkvVEnQv386zjP~C5WudTxy7g7Giubv9jG7NgueJ7d6GIgjX~HLoE~CEigDMNPGCXixVxPhfv8YubKiqlCMvDMoiLfibNrbLl0wB2t0WmQ9LfQNNTRlr2brTuwrzRph296m9E4XOCQDjWz9xuhi7S2Ezn1mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education voted to open a second schools‑of‑choice window for students in grades 1 through 5, running July 23 through Aug. 6, the board was told Wednesday.
Superintendent Hilton recommended the additional window after staff reported limited available seats in grades 1–5 and outreach from families expressing interest. The district previously opened an unlimited schools‑of‑choice window for kindergarten and grades 6–12, which remains open.
The motion to open the second window was moved and seconded during the action portion of the meeting; a roll call vote recorded unanimous approval from the trustees present. Trustees were told staff check enrollment daily and that the additional 15‑day window was intended to accommodate families who had recently asked to enroll children in those grades.
Ending — administration and timing: The district will accept applications during the 15‑day window and will notify families according to normal enrollment procedures.","The Tecumseh Public Schools Board approved a 15‑day second schools‑of‑choice enrollment window for grades 1–5 after staff told trustees there are a few openings. The unlimited window for kindergarten and grades 6–12 remains open.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6011317,"Business manager reports $2.77 million cash on hand; year‑to‑date revenue exceeds expenditures by roughly $500,000",145,422000,567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93&start=422&end=567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805953-d43ce91d300377babf8f86fcbe9d2e93/thumbnail_422000.jpg","/articles/6011317/Michigan/Business-manager-reports-277-million-cash-on-hand-yeartodate-revenue-exceeds-expenditures-by-roughly-500000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6011317-685ffc07cb7bdc219067992f9e61de96/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760301&Signature=LctvnggpFYC6jsoV-UTpinpaUVn9JMTNppbr8vpVxXwQxusN~CVwrAcQE5mnq17WPrGeaEDrG-Y3vqQVUoj57ZDd81INGhMuSv0i1xD5YENTFwFmO6D0~DChl2CQej1sKC2uzbqVCMZzEjY106gtlyo1bgwUq5FW12LLYH36PNj1b7UjUzZB3J9NlZBOYfBkLjj-LIG32i8aRaS7lj0Li1NMzuc3ixlmMD29IuS1rft~U3zfTsiUBMAke-gbmLIKRpxTpU56dKZN2fzmz7zNU3FZuab~dsZBEegl-IzVuCEpkSjkJsnuWjt8BhJDx4heDA81s6mF0W5FkiVQF0qUWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelly Glenn, the district business manager, presented the monthly financial reports for June and reminded trustees that June is the final month of the fiscal year and that the figures include accruals that auditors will finalize later.
Glenn reported cash on hand of $2,771,955.53 and an accounts‑payable check run for June of $630,236.73. She said total year‑to‑date revenue for the period July 1 through June 30 was $32,579,319 and total expenditures for the same period were $31,249,200, leaving an estimated revenue greater than expenditures of roughly a half million dollars. Glenn cautioned these are not final audited figures and that audit entries will continue into August with auditor testing and reporting expected in early November.
Glenn also noted that the year‑to‑date figures include July state aid payments and portions of teacher summer accruals that were posted to the prior fiscal year so that teacher pay could be stretched over summer pay dates. Trustees asked clarifying questions and had no immediate follow‑up motions based on the report.
Ending — audit timeline: Glenn told the board auditors will conduct testing and produce final audited financial statements after summer entries are completed; the board typically receives audited figures in early November.","Kelly Glenn presented the district's June financials: cash on hand $2,771,955.53, accounts payable check run $630,236.73, year‑to‑date revenue of $32,579,319 and expenditures of about $31,249,200. Glenn said figures include accruals and are not final until auditors complete their work.","actionData","errors"]

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