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Maintenance supervisor outlines repairs; board discusses future of Latham property
Summary
Maintenance supervisor Matt reviewed district projects across campuses, described staffing shortages and deferred maintenance, and the board discussed the underused Latham property and roof/leak issues.
Matt, the district maintenance supervisor, summarized work completed this year across campuses, routine winter maintenance and staffing shortfalls for the maintenance crew.
He listed recent projects: a covered play structure at Dorena (fundraised by the principal), foundation vents to deter wildlife, a replaced well pump and new commercial dishwasher at London, exterior gym doors and LED conversions at Kennedy, emergency egress lighting and siding repairs at Bohemia, boiler and steam‑coil work at Lincoln Middle School, LED gym lights and cafetorium conversions at Cottage Grove High School, new clean‑agent fire suppression components at Harrison (for IT rooms), and a rewritten control computer and upgraded pool filtration controls at the aquatic center.
On facility condition and Latham: Matt said the crew size is six but the district has had extended staff absences and no temporary coverage for some skilled positions. He reported 11 break‑ins at the Latham facility and multiple interior leaks and vegetation growth into the building. Matt told the board that repairing the roof alone would “take my entire year's budget,” and board members noted local interest from a neighboring resident and a real estate agent inquiry; the board and staff said the issue will be scheduled for longer discussion in an upcoming facilities planning session.
Why it matters: The maintenance report outlined deferred maintenance needs that could require multi‑year planning or capital investment. The board flagged Latham as a property with security and structural issues that may require a policy decision about disposition or investment.
Clarifying details: Matt said his crew had trapped and relocated eight skunks as part of foundation‑vent work, and that routine district activities include twice‑yearly HVAC filter changes, continual fluorescent to LED conversions, roof maintenance and daily work orders prioritized by urgency. He described one electrician and the office manager as being out for three months and a plumber out for three months last year, creating coverage challenges.
Ending: Board members asked staff to place a facilities planning discussion on a future work session agenda to evaluate Latham and district priorities; no formal action was taken on a sale or disposition during the meeting.
