Facilities and transportation committee members reported several maintenance and safety items, including planned roof work, a pool closure for boiler repairs, and talks with the county about a bus turnaround at a key intersection.

Adam and other buildings-and-grounds members told the board the district is in good shape for the winter but identified future projects such as resealing sections of school roofs in the spring. The board was also told the indoor pool will be closed for repairs through early December while the district’s contractor — identified in the meeting as Long’s — will install new coils and rebuild the pool heaters at the contractor’s expense after a manufacturer/installation issue.

On transportation, Troy and other committee members reported a follow-up meeting with the Weston County Commission about creating a turnaround at the first exit into Osage where County Road 451 meets Highway 16. The commission said it might help construct a turnaround to keep students from crossing Highway 16 at the bus stop; the county’s concern is avoiding utilities in the work zone and confirming the turnaround would be large enough for buses.

Board members discussed vehicle readiness for winter and noted potential trade-in or replacement of older district vehicles to obtain a unit that can carry a snowplow. No formal procurement decisions were made at the meeting; staff will continue discussions with the county and report back on feasibility and any cost implications.