Board reviews maintenance shed redesign and cites $43,000 year-over-year electrical savings
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Summary
Member Miller briefed the Arrowhead board on a redesigned maintenance (Beacon) shed costing roughly $1'1.5 million versus prior $2.6 million estimates, and staff reported about $43,000 in reduced electrical spend year-over-year and multi-year meter reductions of ~29% (North) and ~31% (South).
Board members discussed facilities priorities and budgetary impacts including a redesigned proposal for the district's failing maintenance (Beacon) shed and recent energy-efficiency savings.
Member Miller said the maintenance shed proposal has been redesigned, lowering the cost considerably from earlier metal-frame estimates (previously discussed at roughly $2.6 million) to a current estimate closer to $1'1.5 million using a different design and materials. He emphasized the existing shed is currently on temporary supports and described risks if heavy snow accumulates; the project will be reviewed next week by the building and grounds committee and could come back to the board for a December vote.
Facilities staff highlighted energy-efficiency work that has reduced electrical spending by about $43,000 when comparing fiscal year 2023'24 to 2024'25. Over a four-year comparison, North Campus main meter usage is down approximately 29% and South Campus about 31%, achievements attributed to demand management and systems tuning. Board members said those savings free up funds for instructional costs and other facility needs.
No formal procurement or contract awards were approved in the public session; board discussion centered on design, funding availability and next steps for approvals and bidding. Further details, including formal project bids and timelines, were expected at upcoming committee and board meetings.