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Board discusses HVAC expense, shot‑clock purchase and shifting graduation calendar
Summary
Trustees reviewed an $11,000 final HVAC bill from Long Building Technologies, discussed buying shot clocks and a new control board, and debated moving graduation to a date after coursework ends to keep seniors for final assessments. No final action recorded on procurement or calendar; DSC was asked to refine calendar recommendations.
Facility and operational items took up several agenda moments during the Sheridan County School District #3 meeting.
HVAC and maintenance: Speaker 2 reported a purchase exceeding $5,000 with Long Building Technologies for about $11,000, describing a year-long investigation that identified faulty electronic valves. "This was, what comes out to be the final bill for the work that they have been basically doing for a year," Speaker 2 said. Trustees asked clarifying questions about the scope of flushing and whether prior contractors had completed branch flushing.
Athletics equipment: The board reviewed an action item to procure two shot clocks, a new control board and wiring work for installation. Speaker 2 explained the purchase will provide two shot clocks and a control console and that some electrical wiring is included in the scope; members asked whether installation and control-board costs were included and asked staff to confirm details before formal approval.
Graduation calendar: Trustees discussed DSC's recommendation to move graduation to after the end of the school year so seniors remain in class for final assessments. Members raised concerns about holiday-weekend conflicts, family travel, and whether an evening graduation or Saturday option would help; Speaker 2 said DSC will produce a recommendation for board approval on next month’s agenda.
What’s next: The board asked administration to confirm procurement line-item details (installation/electrical) and directed DSC to finalize calendar options for formal approval.
