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Board’s audit/finance committee reports roofs, HVAC and athletic projects; high‑school capital savings may reduce future work
Summary
The board’s audit and finance committee reported progress and outstanding issues on multiple facilities projects: roofs at various schools, a high‑school capital project with savings that may reduce future costs, a Union Vale track that received no bids, and other building‑level work scheduled for summer or next year.
Audit and finance committee members updated the board on current and planned facilities projects across the district, summarizing completed work, items still under dispute with contractors, and projects pending bids.
Key points: Committee members reported completion of one roof project (Vail or another building) and near completion for another; at Arthur S. May (UVMS) a contractor‑caused floor flood remains under resolution and skylight replacements and final punch‑list items remain before final cost submission to the state. Committee members said savings on earlier high‑school contract components may fund about 55,000 square feet of additional roofing work and could reduce projected costs in the 2024 capital plan by an estimated $7.5 million.
Other projects noted: facade repointing and a new drop‑off loop at Arthur S. May to reduce congestion; potential relocation or construction of a new transportation building tied to circulation changes; completion of geothermal work at Overlook; water‑connection and parking‑lot work at LaGrange Middle School (with Dutchess County involvement and EPA oversight for drainage/Sprout Creek); fire‑alarm replacement at UVMS due to parts shortages; Titusville hot water heater replacement slated for spring break or summer; a high‑school chiller/air‑conditioning replacement planned for 2026; and LaGrange Elementary roofing identified as a future need.
Athletics and bids: The UVMS and Union Vale track projects initially received no bids; the committee is exploring cooperative procurement or alternative contracting strategies. Committee members said they hope to see baseball field drainage and fencing bids by the stated timeline.
Why it matters: The committee’s report affects project schedules, summer work plans and district budget planning; savings identified in prior phases may shift the capital‑needs timeline. Some projects depend on outside approvals (county or state) and vendor availability.
Ending: Committee members said work continues; they will return to board meetings with formal recommendations when bidding or contract actions are required.
