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Board shifts funding to address urgent school flooring needs and KCW carpet repairs, adds $500,000 to district flooring budget
Summary
Board approved increasing district floor-replacement funding by $500,000 for 2025-26 after members raised safety and mold concerns at schools; KCW (central office) carpet replacement remains on the schedule but districtwide flooring needs receive a near-term boost.
The board approved a motion to increase funding for districtwide flooring and replacement needs by $500,000 in the 2025-26 DEFP after members raised health and safety concerns at schools such as Panther Run and other campuses.
Board Member Thompson moved to shift or increase available dollars to address urgent flooring and mold concerns at schools; after discussion staff said emergency maintenance funds and routine maintenance cover many needs, but additional targeted dollars would help address school flooring problems that pose safety or health concerns. Ms. Paul and facilities staff confirmed that routine maintenance handles many repairs but that whole-school replacements exceed routine maintenance funding.
The final motion increased the districtwide floor-replacement funding by $500,000 while retaining planned KCW (district facility) carpet work; the board passed the increase unanimously. Board members asked staff to prioritize schools with documented health or safety concerns, and to follow up with specifics and timelines for Panther Run and other flagged schools.
Staff said they will provide a follow-up showing which schools will be addressed from the increased funding and how maintenance and capital appropriations will be coordinated.
