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The pilot places a licensed journeyman HVAC technician from a state‑contract vendor on a monthly PM schedule at Settlement Canyon, Stansbury High School and Tooele High School. Staff said the contractor will perform routine PM work — filters, belts, bearings, rooftop‑unit checks and diagnostics — and will escalate emerging issues before they become major failures.

“Preventative maintenance extends that useful life on those machines,” Silva said while describing the pilot. He told the board that the district had struggled to hire and retain licensed HVAC journeymen in‑house and that the vendor contract provides trained technicians the district could not otherwise afford.

Staff noted several outcomes during the first months of the pilot: a decline in emergency work orders at the pilot schools and earlier identification of problems such as condensation issues that had caused interior leaks. Silva described a recent case in which poor preventative maintenance — not weather — had led to condensation and interior roof leaks that required repair after the pilot identified the root cause.

Cost and scale: staff estimated that adding all buildings to the contracted PM schedule would likely cost between $400,000 and $500,000 per year. Silva and board members observed that the avoided cost of premature equipment replacement (for example, chillers that previously failed because of poor maintenance) could approach a break‑even point if the program were expanded.

Board members asked whether the district could hire the same capacity in‑house instead. Silva said much of the work requires multiple trades and project coordination and that the district had previously employed a project manager but currently lacked that capacity. He and other trustees discussed a mixed approach of retaining critical PM vendor services while rebuilding internal project‑management capacity.

Next steps: staff will monitor the pilot, report measured work‑order reductions and estimate net savings compared with baseline replacement and repair costs. Trustees suggested the district consider staged expansion to additional schools if data show net savings and operational benefit.

Quote attribution: “Our rooftop units, our mechanical units, chillers, boilers, they’re going through the whole thing. That’s super exciting,” Silva said of the pilot; on expansion he noted roughly “it would probably be between 400 and $500,000 to add all the schools onto a PM schedule.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 22, 2025 - TCSD Board of Education Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","The district is piloting contracted monthly preventive maintenance for HVAC systems at three schools and says expanding the program could reduce emergency failures and approach cost neutrality as premature equipment replacements are avoided.","taxTitle","Tooele School District, School Boards, Utah","taxId",65991,"location","Utah","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},5975664,"District report shows $43 million in building needs; board weighs reserves, bonds and rebuild options",3600,275000,3875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380&start=275&end=3875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380/thumbnail_275000.jpg","/articles/5975664/Utah/District-report-shows-43-million-in-building-needs-board-weighs-reserves-bonds-and-rebuild-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975664-dfa06d25a4d66d8458be907d1c380f43/orig.mp4?Expires=1773650031&Signature=dfq6VOuzswQ9OyCl4ah-BNWVOCDis-qIDmWRvMGkgFb6RP-ULvRew1Q8xWMZKCq0dbTht0yamBNrdXISI19AtIKR2t5QnbG51fyrhII4~b8xPe2TFxgz0MQAwMuG1uJtml-MtU37JgJgpTmm1QZ4bwald3DJY3poeP1XjamARWN8eYsVKoeyjAwoL8q4aHR2V3vgocmTFZz3dFFxgPCVo6efJgQDEKY21VbXRcWWzlz93CFC~FoADZFplp7gyqvRTo6Dl3ywKVMZhKj6CDF6Sk4LiPzTytd8U7tJj~hZ5dn7LNaR7Wk5mBggCHT4voJbn04aQoG6y8qtsO8LA6UCBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities staff told the Tullah County School District board that a new master-plan review and condition assessment shows roughly $43 million in current building needs districtwide and much larger costs in the coming decade if deferred maintenance continues. The figures come from licensed architects and engineers who walked each building and from industry estimating software.

The report itemizes problems from cracked ceiling tiles to major mechanical systems and uses RSMeans cost estimates to put dollar values on repairs and replacements. “Current needs for our buildings is, you know, a little over $43,000,000,” said staff member Ian Silva, who presented the analysis. He told the board that a large share of the total for elementary schools is concentrated in a small number of older buildings and that inflation and industry escalation make postponing work more expensive year to year.

Why it matters: board members pressed staff to separate true safety-and-operations priorities from cosmetic or “want” projects and to show what could be accomplished without asking voters for new taxes. Several members said the district should back out sites already past useful life and consider replacement rather than continued large investments in structures that will soon need rebuilding.

Key details from the presentation: the $43 million figure is described as the sum to bring older buildings up to parity with the district’s newest facilities; West Elementary appears as a major line item (Silva identified about $24–25 million tied to that site in the current assessment). For high schools, staff highlighted concentrated needs — one industrial-arts (CTE/shops) building was listed at roughly $26 million and several high-school totals were shown in the tens of millions.

Board members and finance staff discussed funding options. Mark (staff member) said the district currently holds capital-project fund balances and that, “we do have a $100,000,000 in capital projects, sitting in the bank,” but board members noted much of that balance has prior commitments and that tapping reserves reduces future flexibility. Lark (staff member) and others outlined tradeoffs between using fund balance, issuing bonds and delaying work; the board asked staff to produce a prioritized “line” of work the district could afford from reserves without undermining credit metrics.

The presentation also separated building-only costs from site/civil elements (parking lots, athletic fields, storm drains). Silva explained the large discrepancy board members had noticed between per‑school totals and the grand totals: some large sums are in site/civil costs that the initial priority‑1 through -5 building lists did not include.

Board direction and next steps: trustees requested that staff return with a clearer prioritized package—ranked priority‑1 items (life-safety and systems that would prevent school operation), a second group of items likely to become priority‑1 soon, and an estimate of how much could be addressed from existing capital reserves. Trustees suggested a follow-up work session in December–January to review concrete options rather than continue open-ended discussion.

Silva emphasized the district’s move toward proactive asset management: the architects’ audit and the condition index were meant to enable long‑range budgeting so the district can schedule replacements before systems fail. “It’s upfront cost savings because the work just doesn’t happen…ultimately that problem never goes away,” Silva said.

What the board did not decide tonight: no new taxes or bond measures were approved, and no final decisions about closing or replacing West Elementary or Stansbury Park Elementary were made. A motion was made and seconded during the meeting, but the transcript does not record the motion text or a formal vote outcome. The board asked staff for a prioritized, dollarized recommendation the trustees could act on at a future meeting.","Facilities staff presented a facilities master-plan estimate showing roughly $43 million in immediate building needs and far larger long‑term costs for high schools and specific buildings; the board discussed prioritization, reserve use and whether to rebuild or repair aging schools such as West Elementary and Stansbury Park Elementary.",{"_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},5975648,"District rolls out volunteer armed‑guardian program; staff warn of recruitment, training and ongoing costs",569,6883000,7452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380&start=6883&end=7452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380/thumbnail_6883000.jpg","/articles/5975648/Utah/District-rolls-out-volunteer-armedguardian-program-staff-warn-of-recruitment-training-and-ongoing-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975648-047fd7de38e9a0293ce2ee7179b3e78c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773650031&Signature=jflyDzguw-sb8nBWYIWbmuU2OsyKalP5as2MYIn1et3dgiw2pdbu1HCM5hmccDAPT3k2yXdCKKqFGcemwkn9Fx2zngGV4IlZiIDBlQB0dF6eLPLdmY6oGYALrciD6sZW6IDC-zUpmnL3hLD1McxNU6wHHpwWWJRrO5WhwEToX89KigJqsgvmt5WyOx9P-WT4I777RjWj0QtAt9G02WgocbyOB~h7tJE2zqxZiEkSVz2KW-DyoR3DBxrgPbi8b~gjiF5NxhdCbQg~ITDRIdZC~qFbfK1v6dhbLDpuma1~94Xl5c6is8HNl~AxWKykjQ9w9ng-Z-4VaMUBUMqe8MxIxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District safety staff reported that a volunteer armed‑guardian program is under way to provide an armed presence in schools as required by recent state guidance. Staff said volunteers must pass a psychologist‑administered “fit‑to‑carry” assessment (the same type of screening used by some police agencies), complete classroom training, two range days and an active‑assailant scenario exercise.

Status and coverage: staff said roughly 32 volunteers are in the pipeline at various stages of assessment and training, and that “we have 7 full‑blown armed guardians” in service so far. Provided pending candidates clear the remaining fit‑to‑carry screenings, staff said every school except Dugway currently will have at least one guardian; Dugway remains an unresolved special case because of base access and military restrictions.

Screening and training: the third‑party psychologist conducting fit‑to‑carry assessments has been selective, staff said, and the district has seen an approximately 20% not‑recommended rate. The district pays $250 per fit‑to‑carry screening; because failed candidates must be replaced, staff noted the effective cost can be higher for a school if multiple candidates fail.

Training requirements are intensive: initial classroom instruction is a full day, two full days on the live range (extensive ammunition usage) and a four‑hour active‑assailant scenario that includes force‑on‑force exercises. Guardians must requalify annually.

Costs and retention: staff told the board the state provides a one‑time $500 stipend for each guardian, but staff warned the stipend is unlikely to cover the district’s total costs (ammunition, range time, substitute coverage, fit‑to‑carry fees and staff time). The district budgeted $20,000 this year for assessments and training and staff said that allocation is already nearly spent; estimates for broader implementation vary depending on retention, training format and whether simulators are used to reduce live‑fire costs.

Operational concerns and alternatives: board members discussed retention incentives and alternatives such as contract security; staff said a contracted guard at a single school could cost roughly $75,000 per year and that contract guards have different training and legal profiles than volunteer guardians. There was no board action to change program funding at the meeting, but trustees asked staff to return with cost scenarios including ongoing staffing and incentive strategies.

Quotations: “It’s crazy what we’re asking them to do for 1 time $500,” the safety presenter said, summarizing the recruiting challenge. The presenter added that the district prefers volunteers but acknowledged other districts offer stipends or hire contractors to fill the armed‑presence requirement.","The district reported progress implementing a volunteer armed‑guardian program to meet the state’s armed‑presence expectation: 32 volunteers are in various stages of psychological screening and training, but staff said recruitment and annual requalification are costly and retention is an operational challenge.",{"_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},5975654,"Board briefed on HB84 security requirements; district to start interior door locks and piloting visitor‑management app",582,3513000,4095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380&start=3513&end=4095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5838092-b29bb573150e5305746a2f83fb6cd380/thumbnail_3513000.jpg","/articles/5975654/Utah/Board-briefed-on-HB84-security-requirements-district-to-start-interior-door-locks-and-piloting-visitormanagement-app","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975654-85bfae4961ca3c9c189c9f1d69eb599b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773650031&Signature=WuB3ekQpuHADsaQ8TGWrlNMQWxKuWcWRXLagP7SHBceL9s8vmDBEWn101NwWr4I5CZtNjKuVa1PbEpflltW6JRrV0tHRQ-YidNE1uq4icjdnUUrCL44tpFiHYK0zNDV3wsILOOeK-PX-t4HFkx8K8Bg2cD4GDtQlCb2FU0hQisevvqSwjrinLnZ3XqE4G~s46yctM4T8SCE8fs8Mcqjhgz9t~ijbafHxvphvjfUrY9kL3GnP0FHeQC22ZctLe4DOBVvkcwYzytNJhse2bepKDuRLGkK0aWKNq1x2bf9pOxw2qxaDMWHThJuSEFZ3EY5EgfKr8h46McX4o35SvNyN3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District safety staff updated the board on implementation of HB 84 (the recent state school‑security legislation) and related measures, including interior classroom locks, first‑aid/bleed kits, wearable panic‑button plans and visitor‑management enhancements.

Scope and timeline: staff said HB 84 requires a set of actions with staggered compliance dates. The district has begun work on items due sooner and is planning for longer‑lead items: interior door locks and certain access upgrades are a near‑term focus; window security film for first‑floor glazing is a later requirement (the state’s current timeline pushes that component out toward 2035). The presenter cautioned that security film does not stop ballistic threats but “delays” entry by holding glass in place.

Grant funding and procurement: staff reported receiving about $475,000 in state grant funding targeted largely at interior‑door lock upgrades; that amount will not cover all buildings and staff said additional funding will be required for full district implementation. Interior push‑button locks allow teachers to secure a classroom from inside without exposing themselves in a corridor, staff explained.

Wearable panic buttons: the state is centralizing purchase and funding for wearable panic‑button technology. Staff noted the state will control product selection and rollout; district officials said they will adopt whatever the state provides but that the district has limited control over the timing and form of the devices.

Visitor‑management pilot: the district is piloting Raptor’s visitor‑management system. A pilot at Blue Peak prints visitor badges after a quick scan and checks visitors’ names against national registries; staff noted that Raptor can issue a one‑time QR code for frequent visitors and can check against registered offender lists. The pilot has already produced alerts that district administrators must handle on a case‑by‑case basis.

Why it matters: HB 84 establishes mandated safety elements and partial state funding, but staff told the board the district will still need local capital to finish interior locks and to address the other required upgrades. Trustees focused on funding, the training burden for first‑aid/bleed kits and the operational handling when visitor checks trigger registrant alerts.

Next steps: staff said interior‑lock installation contracts will begin and that the district will continue piloting the Raptor check‑in system and report back on operational procedures for handling alerts. The board asked staff to include mandated security items in the ranked priorities for capital spending.","Staff summarized state House Bill 84 security requirements — interior door locks, first‑aid/bleed kits, wearable panic‑button plans and eventual window‑security film — and said a $475,000 grant will cover part of interior‑lock work; the district is also piloting the Raptor visitor‑management system at Blue Peak.","actionData","errors"]

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