Keystone Central facilities committee to replace Woodrow Elementary vinyl gym floor; routine high‑school floor maintenance planned

The Keystone Central School District facilities committee reviewed plans to replace a worn vinyl gym floor at Woodrow Elementary and discussed annual maintenance for the district’s wood gym floors.

The committee heard that the Woodrow vinyl surface has “passed the point” where a durable poured epoxy floor is the appropriate long‑term replacement and that an estimate attached to the agenda lists a total cost of approximately $31,000. Facilities staff said the work would be scheduled for the summer and was included in the district’s 10‑year capital plan.

Why it matters: Vinyl gym floors typically last only about 10–15 years, committee members noted; replacing the Woodrow surface with poured epoxy would reduce ongoing maintenance and extend usable life.

Committee discussion and follow up: Facilities staff explained the epoxy option and said the vendor is local (Pleasant Gap). A board member asked whether the district will require a low‑VOC epoxy suitable for occupied buildings; staff did not have the VOC specification in the meeting and the committee asked staff to confirm the VOC rating and report back. The committee also confirmed that payment will be by check or electronic funds transfer (not by credit card to avoid a 3% service fee).

The committee separately reviewed standard maintenance for three district wood gym floors (two high schools and the middle school), a routine sanding and recoat that occurs annually. Staff said typical contractor estimates ranged roughly from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on gym size; Central Mountain High School (referred to in the packet as the larger facility because it has two gym areas) was listed as the most expensive example.

The chair asked whether the Woodrow project included new line striping or logos; staff said no line painting is planned now and that any striping would be done later by school staff (gym teacher) if needed. A vendor estimate date for one contractor was noted as expiring the day of the meeting; staff said they will solicit public bids as required for larger contracts and will follow the district procurement rules.

Ending: The committee agreed to move the Woodrow epoxy replacement forward for summer work pending the VOC confirmation and standard procurement steps. The district will proceed with routine annual maintenance for wood floors as budgeted.