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High school HVAC replacement on schedule; contractors working second shift
Summary
District staff reported progress on the high school HVAC replacement: second‑shift operations, crane work planned for summer removal and installation, coordination with city services, and weekly planning meetings; administrators said contingency risks (refrigerant supply) are being monitored.
District administrators told the Capital Facilities Committee April 23 that the high school HVAC replacement is tracking well and remains on schedule for summer work.
Facilities Administrator Matt Cashman and Business Administrator Jack Dunn reported that second‑shift operations begun about two months ago have brought nearly 20 outside contractors into the high school to complete prewiring and other preparatory work. "We probably have close to 20 outside contractors that are working in the school. We are making great progress with all the pre wiring," Dunn said.
The plan calls for crane work over the summer to remove old HVAC units and install new equipment. Staff have coordinated crane timing and other logistics with the city and emergency support services to limit impacts on surrounding streets. Dunn said design and engineering work have been ongoing for more than a year and that submissions to the fire marshal and city approvals are complete.
The administrators noted supply‑chain risks. Dunn said he had been alerted to potential delays related to a new refrigerant used in cooling and dehumidification systems but that, as of the meeting, the delays had not materialized and there was still time to mitigate impacts. "It was brought to my attention today... but I think there's still enough time to be able to, defeat those and get everything in on time," Dunn said.
Committee members discussed how summer construction will affect school programs that continue beyond the academic year. Administrators said they have coordinated relocations for extended‑year programs and practices; some activities will move to Runlet. The district planned a more detailed presentation to the full board on May 5, with timeline and shipping updates.
The administrators emphasized safety and continuity. "The security and the safety of our students and teachers has always been paramount and the planning is taking that into account," a committee member said, summarizing assurances from staff. Committee members said weekly coordination meetings with engineers and contractors have helped keep the project on track.
