The Crowley School Board approved Change Order No. 1 for the Crowley High HVAC replacement and granted a 118‑day time extension after contractors reported unexpected wiring and structural issues discovered during demolition.

Board approval moves forward replacement work at Crowley High and authorizes change‑order costs and a schedule adjustment the contractor said were needed to avoid disrupting the start of school.

A presenter identified in the meeting as Chad summarized three items the contractor added to the change order: $5,255 for wiring issues found in demolition; an additional structural/catwalk modification tied to a larger rooftop unit over the cafeteria kitchen priced at $9,856; and a $5,000 contingency. Chad explained that because the replacement rooftop unit was larger than the old one, the contractor needed to alter access and support: “When the new unit came in, it was … bigger than the existing one,” he said, adding that that required rerouting access toward the hallway and adding a catwalk.

Chad also said contractors requested a 118‑day extension after some parts arrived late; he noted the contractor planned to stage work around school events so work could proceed during holiday breaks. Another speaker observed that “All units will be running when school starts. You'll just have 4 new ones, 3 old ones.”

Mr. Quibodeau moved to approve the change order; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The board did not record additional conditions on the change order in the meeting transcript. A presenter told the board that the district still expects to face additional change orders as older air‑handler units are replaced and contractors encounter existing conditions in the field.