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District to buy maintenance cargo van; high-school HVAC phase two done, tennis courts nearing completion
Summary
The board approved purchase of a replacement maintenance cargo van from Susquehanna Automotive and heard updates that phase two of the high-school HVAC project is complete and tennis courts are expected to be playable by mid- to late-September.
The Slanko School District Board on Aug. 4 approved a quote to purchase a maintenance cargo van and received progress reports on facilities projects including high-school HVAC and tennis courts.
Staff reported the district had been seeking a used replacement vehicle for about two years but was unable to find a suitable unit. Staff obtained quotes through the CoStar platform; the lowest quote came from Susquehanna Automotive, which had held a vehicle for the district and offered a local discount. The board approved the purchase by voice vote.
Facilities updates: a board member said the second phase of the high-school HVAC project is complete and contractors are working on controls. Staff expects to “hit the ground running” this school year and not be constrained by prior deadlines. The board also heard that tennis-court paving is complete, painting was scheduled for the following week, a two-week cure time is required, then final fencing work will follow; courts are expected to be playable in mid- to late-September.
Why it matters: replacing worn vehicles restores operational capacity for maintenance crews; HVAC and court-completion timelines affect building comfort and athletic facility availability for the school year.
Details: board members moved and seconded approval of the van purchase by voice vote. Staff said the district’s box truck with a lift gate remains in high use and will need replacement in a few years.
