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Downingtown staff outline renovation schedule, PFAS interim solution and asset inventory; energy and transportation reviews planned
Summary
Facilities staff told the board Beavercreek and West Bradford renovations are in final phases with substantial completion expected in October, described a functioning interim well for PFAS at Brandywine Wallace, and said the district will inventory assets and study building energy use and transportation routing over the next six months.
District facilities staff updated the Downingtown Area School District board on building renovations, a short‑term water solution at Brandywine Wallace, and plans to inventory district assets and study energy and transportation costs.
Kyle (facilities staff) said the Beavercreek and West Bradford renovation projects are in their final phases and that "substantial completion is expected at the October." Staff cautioned Beavercreek may be tight because of earlier delays but said the projects are in the "final stretch."
On Brandywine Wallace, staff said an interim short‑term solution for a well affected by PFAS is installed and functioning. The district plans to pursue public water, sewer and natural gas utilities for that site.
Nut graf: The facilities work affects building operations, student services and recurring costs; staff described a multi‑month effort to catalog district assets and find funding to address identified priorities.
Other items discussed:
- Asset inventory and prioritization: Staff said they are beginning a process to identify all district assets and produce a prioritized list of facility and grounds needs and anticipate about six months to complete the data collection and produce a comprehensive list for the board.
- Energy consumption review: District finance staff said they will analyze energy use per square foot and explore options such as solar, HVAC and water‑system efficiency improvements to lower per‑building operating costs.
- Transportation: Staff said they will examine route optimization and walking zones to reduce transportation costs. A board member noted any change to walking zones would be discussed with the board before implementation.
Ending: Staff said they will return with more detailed cost estimates, timelines and funding recommendations once the inventory and energy analyses are complete.
