At the board meeting the district’s facilities team presented its quarterly bond and facilities report, detailing completed roofing projects, restroom renovations, HVAC work and drainage fixes at multiple campuses. The report included a recommendation that the board approve an easement request from Sheldon Road Municipal Utility District (MUD) for utility relocation, and an operational note that the district purchased a trailer to replace recurring box‑truck rentals.

Why it matters: The report shows capital work in progress that affects building safety, comfort and schedule for occupied campuses and new facilities. An easement to relocate water and wastewater pipes would avoid a costly in‑house reconnection and save the district money on construction of the project in the Ag Barn area.

Highlights from the report: facilities staff said restroom renovations at the high school are complete pending new doors, work on mini‑split AC units in an MDF equipment room is finished, and roof replacements across several campuses are now in place. One presenter said two original 40‑year‑old air‑handler units will need replacement on a field‑house roof area.

Easement recommendation: The facilities presenter told the board there is “an easement request from the Sheldon Road MUD” to move wastewater and water pipes and that the cost estimate for accomplishing the work in‑house would be higher than allowing the MUD to recon­nect the pipes. He said administration “would recommend that we approve that easement at the next board meeting.” The presenter gave an estimated easement cost of about $24,000–$26,000 compared with higher in‑house reconnection costs.

Ninth‑grade campus and Davis Center: The report showed steady progress on the ninth‑grade campus building and practice fields with a projected opening in spring; Davis Center work is moving ahead and the administration indicated it may bring a possible change order to the board at the October workshop to address a façade and interior repairs.

Band logistics and trailer purchase: Facilities staff said the district bought a trailer for band and equipment transport after spending roughly $35,000 last year on box‑truck rentals. The presenter said the trailer should arrive by the end of the month or in October and will be used for games and playoffs; the district still plans to contract for towing vehicles or explore leasing options.

Contract pay applications and board policy: Board members asked why the board is now seeing final pay applications. A discussion referenced local policy (CH Local) that requires board authorization of certain construction payments; staff explained earlier payout processing had been handled under other arrangements and the board will now be asked to approve outstanding final payments in accordance with policy.

What’s next: Staff said they will bring the easement item to the next board agenda for formal action, circulate details on the Davis Center possible change order and follow up with pricing and value engineering where current estimates exceed budget.