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Board members press staff on portable classrooms, temporary cooling towers and condition of MGM gym
Summary
Board members asked for numbers and updates on the district’s portables, temporary cooling towers at Theodore and the condition of the MGM auditorium/gym; staff said the district files an annual portable inventory with the state and will check delivery and purchase status for cooling towers.
Board members used the meeting’s discussion time to raise facilities and maintenance questions, asking staff for more detail about the district’s inventory and temporary systems.
During a question‑and‑answer exchange, a board member asked how many portable classrooms the district currently has. One participant suggested “70 ish? 170. 170.” The superintendent responded that the district files an annual report to the state department (a “senate report”) identifying the number of portables and that staff can look up the exact number.
Board members also asked about temporary cooling towers at Theodore High School. A board member said the district has been renting temporary cooling towers; staff replied that deliveries were expected in the first or second week of February and that staff would check the status. The superintendent explained the district had considered purchasing trailers but estimated purchase costs likely would exceed $200,000 in rental fees and that staff were trying to recapture one of the units being replaced for reuse.
Several speakers raised questions about the MGM facility (auditorium/gym), asking whether its roof and structure had been inspected since older repairs. Staff said they would look into the building’s condition and report back to the board. The discussion included praise for maintenance crews that responded during a recent winter storm, with one board member commending staff work at Hankins Middle School.
Ending
Staff committed to follow up with specific numbers on portables and an update on the Theodore cooling towers and the MGM gym’s status. The transcript does not record a formal motion or vote on facility purchases during this discussion.
