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City Council approves $2.7 million release to reimburse SAU 30 for Laconia High School work
Summary
The Laconia City Council voted to release $2.7 million from the school construction capital reserve to reimburse SAU 30 for renovations at Laconia High School; the project’s total cost was reported at $10 million, mostly covered by federal funds.
The Laconia City Council on Monday approved the release of $2,700,000 from the city’s school construction capital reserve fund to reimburse SAU 30 for expenses tied to renovations at Laconia High School.
Council approval came during the May 12 council meeting when Mayor Andrew J. Hausmer read a staff recommendation and opened the floor for a motion. Councilor Phelps moved the resolution and Councilor Haines seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.
The reimbursement is intended to cover the local share of a roughly $10,000,000 renovation project, which the council was told includes ventilation improvements, bathroom renovations and kitchen upgrades. “I encourage any of the counselors who haven't been there, they should swing by. It is remarkable,” Mayor Andrew J. Hausmer said during the presentation.
According to the staff report presented to the council, federal funds paid the bulk of the project and releasing the $2.7 million will reduce the school construction capital reserve balance to approximately $61,400. The report also noted the request came from superintendent Bob Champlin, who recommended releasing the funds as proposed.
Council action recorded the resolution as 2025-17. The motion was moved and seconded in public session and the council chair called for a voice/hand vote; the clerk recorded the motion as passing.
No amendments or conditions were added by the council at the time of the vote.
The resolution authorizes the use of the city reserve account to reimburse SAU 30 for costs already incurred; it does not allocate additional funds beyond the $2.7 million identified in the staff report.
Councilors did not raise further questions about the project funding breakdown during the vote. The school construction fund balance and the source of the remaining project funds will remain on file with the city clerk and in the meeting packet for public record.
