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District says 2021 capital work nears completion; architects preparing 2024 projects including high-school HVAC overhaul and elementary cooling centers
Summary
A district staff member provided an update on capital projects: the 2021 project is nearly finished (boiler replacement at Glennon planned for summer 2025), and the voter-approved 2024 capital project will roll out in phases over summers 2026–2028 with the Beacon High School HVAC overhaul first in line.
A district staff member gave an update on ongoing and planned capital projects, saying the 2021 program is nearing completion and that the district is planning the first wave of work under the 2024 voter-approved capital project.
The presenter said the major remaining work under the 2021 capital program is a boiler replacement at Glennon and the installation of unit ventilators, scheduled for summer 2025. "The 2021 capital project is just about done," the staff member said, adding the Glennon boiler and unit ventilator work should finish by the end of summer 2025.
On the 2024 capital project, the presenter said architects and the facilities team are pricing work and developing a timeline. The earliest work in that project will be a comprehensive overhaul of the Beacon High School HVAC system, which the presenter described as urgently needed. The 2024 project also includes planned upgrades such as cooling centers in the four elementary schools, new windows and roofing, theater renovations at the high school, and improvements to the baseball and softball fields. The presenter said the first wave of the 2024 project will occur over the summers of 2026–2028.
The presenter noted an accessibility ramp at Forestall tied to earlier work remains under review as the district and contractor finalize outstanding issues.
Why it matters: the 2024 project aims to address long-standing infrastructure needs—particularly building cooling and HVAC systems—and will shape summer construction schedules for the next several years. The presenter said architects will submit initial plans to the state for review and that the facilities team is determining what can be accomplished within budget.
Community access: during the webinar Q&A, a participant asked about pool access; the presenter said the district is exploring ways to expand community hours at the high-school pool and will investigate options for next year.
Ending: the presenter emphasized the planning phase is active and said the district will return to the community with timelines and details as bids, pricing and state approvals are secured.
