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Buildings & Grounds requests modest staff increase at Sapphire, proposes $585,000 in capital improvements for 2025‑26
Summary
Director Andre Rudiak presented the buildings & grounds budget: staffing stable overall, a requested 0.5 FTE custodial increase at Sapphire to support expanded breakfast and Pre‑K needs, routine maintenance and a package of proposed capital projects including playground replacement, stair repairs and track maintenance.
Andre Rudiak, director of buildings and grounds, presented the department’s proposed 2025‑26 budget and a list of proposed projects on Feb. 19.
Rudiak said the department’s headcount would remain essentially flat year‑to‑year at 79 positions overall, but he requested a 0.5 full‑time‑equivalent custodial increase at Sapphire Elementary to address heavy dual‑use space demands (cafeteria/gym) and expanded Pre‑K services. He told the board the current single morning custodian at Sapphire cannot safely cover simultaneous breakfast service, cafeteria turnover and routine…
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