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Business manager outlines summer projects, aging HVAC systems and planned assessments
Summary
Business Manager Jeff Eckley reviewed more than 30 facilities projects completed in 2024–25, highlighted donations and partnerships, and said the district is assessing aging HVAC systems at two schools and seeking grant opportunities for energy savings.
Jeff Eckley, the district's manager of business, presented a summary of facilities work completed during the 2024–25 school year and outlined near-term capital needs on Sept. 11.
Eckley said the district completed more than 30 major projects last year with help from a facilities committee and community partners. Highlights he cited included removal of wood mulch and added drainage at Stephen Bell Elementary, security-film installations at all district buildings, a new protective fence and expanded courtyard access at the high school, repaved and reconfigured accessible parking and drop-off zones with a local architect's assistance, new walking paths in front of the high school and replacement of restroom flooring at BCI.
Eckley said community donations helped projects: a sign at the middle school came from a Crossroads Church donation and the Bellbrook Lions Club contributed to other improvements. He also said stadium restroom remodeling was completed after community support.
Looking ahead, Eckley said the district is evaluating aging heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems at BCI and Stephen Bell Elementary. "These units are 20 years old, so they are at end of life," he said, describing the potential high cost of full replacements and his efforts to work with local firms and look for state grant opportunities that offset energy and installation costs. At one point he quantified the scale of equipment at Stephen Bell: "That building has 79" units compared with a smaller count at another building he described as 24, underscoring the potential expense.
Eckley thanked the facilities committee and maintenance staff for work over the summer and said capital-improvement funds set aside at the end of the last fiscal year will be tapped for major items. No formal capital-authority vote was taken at the meeting; the presentation served as an informational report to the board.
Ending: Eckley said he will return to the board with more detailed cost estimates and grant opportunities as assessments conclude.
