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Clay County Schools reports failing septic pumps at Clay County High; temporary measures in place while district seeks quotes
Summary
District staff reported septic pump failures at the Clay County High School football-field restroom system, said the pumps are about 22 years old, confirmed use of a 300‑gallon holding tank and portable toilets for upcoming events, and warned replacement could be a "big ticket" item requiring an executive order for urgent spending.
District staff told the Clay County School Board that the septic pump system serving the football-field restrooms at Clay County High School has failed and likely needs replacement. The district said the existing pumps have been in service for about 22 years and staff are gathering quotes for two replacement pumps and associated labor.
Why it matters: Homecoming and football games are scheduled in the coming days and weeks. Staff said the district has temporarily pumped a 300‑gallon holding tank, deployed portable toilets and will keep contingency plans in place until new pumps are installed and tested.
What staff said - Age and condition: Staff said the existing pumps have been in place about 22 years and that a warning light intended to indicate pump failure had not worked, so the fault was not flagged earlier. - Interim measures: A 300‑gallon holding tank was pumped and portable toilets were placed on site for near‑term events. Staff said they will keep plans A and B in place until the pumps are repaired or replaced. - Cost and procurement: Staff said quotes are pending for the pumps and labor and cautioned the replacement could be a large expense; if so, staff will prepare an executive order for the executive committee to approve out‑of‑cycle spending.
No formal motion or expenditure was approved at the meeting. Staff said they will provide quotes and a recommended procurement path to the executive committee so the district can act quickly if needed.
