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Haverford Township SD cites $32 million in near‑term facilities needs; board to weigh bonds and capital reserve use
Summary
Jared "JR" Glugheme, facilities presenter for the School District of Haverford Township, told the Finance & Facilities Committee on June 9 that the district's five‑year facilities plan shows roughly $32 million of work due over the next four years, and singled out the middle‑school roof, high‑school HVAC controls and hot‑water systems, and stadium systems as top near‑term priorities.
Jared "JR" Glugheme, facilities presenter for the School District of Haverford Township, told the Finance & Facilities Committee on June 9 that the district's five‑year facilities plan shows a spike in major work over the next three to four years, and highlighted a group of items he recommends the district address sooner rather than later.
Why it matters: The district has historically set aside roughly $1.5 million–$2 million for summer maintenance projects. Glugheme and other staff said the scale of upcoming mechanical, roof and site work will exceed that recurring allocation and will force a decision about bonding, capital reserves or other financing. Committee members asked staff to refine totals and discuss sequencing with the district's financial adviser.
Glugheme walked the committee through school‑by‑school items he moved up on the priority list. He called out three near‑term priorities: a failing hot‑water softener system at the high school…
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