Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lodi School District board reviews emergency repairs after Sept. 7 pipe break at Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Summary
A pipe failure at Thomas Jefferson Middle School forced two weeks of remote instruction, prompted an emergency restoration contract and raised questions about plumbing work and change orders; the district's insurer is handling initial costs and may pursue the contractor for restitution.
Lodi Board of Education members on Sept. 24 heard details about an emergency pipe failure at Thomas Jefferson Middle School that forced the building to close for two weeks and prompted the district to authorize emergency restoration work.
Superintendent Michael D'Amico reported that "on Sunday, September 7, we had a pipe break here," and that maintenance, custodial staff and administrators moved quickly to shut off water, dry the building and set up remote instruction. "They didn't miss a beat, and the students were able to have remote instruction for 2 weeks," D'Amico said. He added, "we were able to return this Monday, the middle school." The district used remote lessons while cleanup and repairs proceeded.
Why it matters: The break disrupted instruction, required emergency vendor engagement and prompted board questions about construction oversight, change orders and potential financial liability. The district's insurance group has paid initial costs and — according to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
