Superintendent Heath told the board on Aug. 7 that a plumbing failure in a restroom at Los Gatos High School caused an uncontrolled leak overnight on Aug. 1, leading to major water damage in several lower‑level spaces, including the NOVA classroom and part of the cafeteria. The district has mobilized remediation contractors and will follow reconstruction with a general contractor once dry‑down is certified.

Why it matters: The leak affected instructional and support spaces just days before the start of school; classroom relocations, replacement casework and furniture purchases may be required. The district is prioritizing classroom and common‑area restoration to limit disruption to the opening of the academic year.

In his update, Heath described the timeline: the leak was discovered by Los Gatos athletic director Kenny Perotti at approximately 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning; custodial crews and remediation contractors arrived the same day; drying machines and infrared scans are being used to track moisture removal. Contractors have removed finishes and fixtures — tile, molding, carpet, drywall and ceiling tiles — and set up localized drying tents. Once moisture readings return to acceptable levels, contractors will treat affected areas with an antifungal agent; a general contractor will then reinstall drywall, ceiling tiles, floor coverings and paint. Heath thanked facilities staff and named employees involved in immediate response and coordination.

Heath said the district expects to need replacement casework and furniture and that contractors will extend shifts to focus on classroom and common areas first. The district’s facilities team is coordinating temporary relocations for staff and students; NOVA program teacher Julie was cited as needing a classroom change. Heath singled out athletic director Kenny Perotti for finding the leak early and preventing worse damage.

Staff also described parallel facility work underway: facility master‑plan discovery with architects on community engagement and campus walk‑throughs, and targeted pre‑school convocation professional development sessions planned for staff including new guidance on generative AI policy, California Public Records Act training and emergency response training for classified staff.

Actions and follow up: No board action was required for the remediation update. Heath said contractors will continue work until infrared scans no longer detect moisture and that the district will pursue reconstruction and furniture replacement as needed. Staff will report status updates to the board and expect to prioritize rooms needed for instruction first.

Ending: Heath told trustees the facility master‑planning process will continue, with community engagement and board updates planned through the fall, and that the remediation is a district priority to ensure classrooms are available when students arrive.