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Facilities, maintenance and transportation review summer projects; dirt pile removal still unresolved
Summary
District facilities and transportation staff presented summer maintenance work including new play structures, deep custodial cleaning, lactation pods, bus and van servicing and a pending quote to remove an on‑site pile of excess dirt; staff said they expect a contractor to deliver a quote this week.
Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (FMOT) staff reviewed summer projects and repairs done across Greenfield Union School District and flagged one unresolved site issue: an on‑site pile of excess soils at the Lake Chapa property that needs removal.
Why it matters: The presentation outlined capital upkeep and services that affect daily student operations and site safety while identifying a remaining expense that previously had a vendor quote of $355,000 and which staff believe can be handled far more cheaply.
FMOT director (name given in meeting) summarized accomplishments: a reinstalled and updated play structure at Twelfth Avenue cleared for occupancy pending final DSA certification; deep custodial cleaning and a new refinishing process for gym floors; two lactation pods installed (Oak Avenue and Vista Verde, with one requiring a temporary plywood panel replacement); repainting and curb improvements at Vista Verde; and servicing and safety upgrades for buses and vans, including compliance with Senate Bill 88 requirements for year‑round checks on vans.
Staff said they had received a previous quote from a contractor to remove the dirt pile for $355,000 but inspected alternatives that could reduce cost to an estimated $10,000–$15,000 by using local equipment and spreading material. The director said they had contacted additional contractors and expected a new quote within days.
Other details: the department acquired a used Ford F‑250 with savings of approximately $1,000 over a prior option; hundreds of work orders were completed (painting, HVAC filter replacements, and deep cleaning); grounds crews and gardeners began irrigation and timeclock training; custodial supply centralization behind the bus barn is planned to reduce duplicate delivery costs; trailers and grounds equipment were refurbished; and a new master‑planning process for 2025–26 work was previewed.
Trustees asked for follow‑up on the dirt pile remediation options and for a future presentation on the facilities master plan and scheduling; staff said they will return with contractor quotes and a plan during the fiscal year process.
