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Committee approves several facility contracts; heated debate on temporary chillers and HVAC oversight
Summary
The committee forwarded multiple purchase orders and contracts for facility work — HVAC controls, fire‑detection replacement, playground resurfacing (held for more information) and temporary chillers — and a lengthy discussion flagged staffing, licensing and long‑term maintenance concerns for district systems.
The Finance and Operations Committee reviewed and forwarded several facilities and maintenance items but held two purchase orders for additional information. Major items reviewed included an amendment to a purchase order to upgrade Worthington Middle School’s HVAC controls from a proprietary EBI platform to an open Tridium system; district staff said moving to an open system will allow more contractors to service the equipment. The committee also approved a purchase order for replacement of smoke and heat detection devices at Wilbur Cross, and a state‑contract purchase order to resurface the playground at King‑Robinson School. During discussion, committee members requested additional quotes and square‑footage details for the playground resurfacing; Miss Downer asked for the…
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