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District details summer facilities work, windows and solar pilot; vendor "Integrity" says upgrades cut utilities ~15%
Summary
Facilities staff outlined a summer schedule of painting, flooring, playground mulch replacement, window replacements, asbestos abatement and an ongoing solar array/energy-efficiency contract with a vendor called Integrity, which projects material utility savings and long‑term returns.
Facilities and maintenance staff presented a slate of summer projects to the Huntsville School Board on Tuesday, including window replacements at multiple campuses, asbestos abatement where required, playground mulch replacement, painting, floor maintenance and the continuation of an energy‑efficiency and solar partnership with a vendor called Integrity.
Blaine (maintenance lead) and other staff outlined the schedule: window replacement at Huntsville Middle School (about 100 openings), Watson Primary (95 windows) and additional openings at Saint Paul Middle School and other campuses. Abatement work for asbestos at some buildings is planned to begin June 9 with a one‑to‑two‑week timeline before window replacement proceeds; Integrity’s staff is slated to begin middle‑school window work June 2 and wrap by August 1.
Integrity’s work has included new flush valves, low‑flow sink aerators, tankless water heaters and other conservation measures. Facilities staff presented a comparison between 2022 and 2024 utility usage showing an estimated 15% drop in consumption and a reported savings of about $47,724 over the period, after accounting for some other investments such as HVAC work. Integrity estimated long‑term savings around $3.5 million over 25 years from the suite of upgrades; the district is awaiting Carroll Electric’s acceptance of the solar array and final buy‑back/start date.
Other summer work included floor waxing and carpet extraction (the district has purchased an extractor to reduce contracted costs), playground mulch removal and replacement (three to four semi loads expected), painting of hallways and doors (with priority at intermediate and high school), pressure washing and limited pressure-washing contracts, and a planned gas‑line upgrade for the Saint Paul gym to allow additional heating capacity and event usage.
Staff discussed safety grants related to fencing and other security upgrades; Bailey (safety lead) described monthly safety checks on campuses using a Google form that routes to administrators and school resource officers. The board discussed volunteer opportunities for student community service hours to support mulch and painting efforts, but staff emphasized safety limits (such as age 16 for some equipment). Staff also noted E‑rate projects to bury fiber between buildings at Saint Paul to improve internet reliability.
On the bus fire investigation, staff said a police report and an investigative claim to insurance had been filed and the district was awaiting final investigative results.
Board members asked for ongoing updates and were told staff will continue to monitor timing, asbestos abatement completion and the status of the solar array finalization with Carroll Electric.
