Board approves nearly $1.94 million roofing restoration for Grandview Elementary, transfers $2 million from fund balance

The Derry Area School District Board of Directors on Jan. 23 approved a contract with Tremco TMR Roofing (TMR) for the Grandview Elementary roof restoration project at a cost not to exceed $1,937,375, and approved a transfer of $2,000,000 from the district’s undesignated general fund to the designated fund to cover project costs.

The contract will be paid from the district’s capital project fund and was presented under a KPN cooperative purchasing contract. District staff said Tremco’s restoration approach uses chemically bonded restoration materials intended to avoid a full tear-off and replacement of decking and insulation, and that the work carries a 30-year warranty under the contractor’s program if the district proceeds with the full-roof restoration option.

Bruce Mancini of Tremco attended the meeting and answered technical questions about product installation and scheduling. Ken Main, director of facilities, said Tremco had performed infrared scans and walk-through inspections and recommended restoring all roof sections to bring them onto the same warranty schedule. The board discussed project timing; the contractor and staff said many restoration materials are water-based and that similar projects are often completed during the school year without major disruption.

“We invited Bruce and his team out…to analyze our situation…This option being presented tonight would take care of all the roofing down there so that it’s all on the same schedule, and it’s all under a 30‑year warranty for that restoration,” a district official said.

The board also approved change order No. 2 for the stadium entrance project to repair drainage in the amount of $2,693.95 to be paid from the capital project fund.

Budget and procurement: District officials said the Tremco contract includes incidentals, permit and architectural fees, and provides for no change orders beyond the included allowance. The contract was presented through a pre-vetted cooperative purchasing agreement (KPN), which the board said meets purchasing-policy requirements. The board accepted an accompanying transfer of $2,000,000 from the undesignated fund balance to the designated fund to allow contract payment.

Board members thanked Tremco and facilities staff for the multi-year evaluation that preceded the recommendation and discussed ancillary capital items the facilities committee is tracking, including band risers, auditorium curtains and stage rigging inspections.

Votes at the meeting approved the roofing contract, the $2,000,000 fund transfer, and the stadium change order (see votes roundup for other board actions).