The Boyertown Area School District board voted to award three construction contracts for Boyertown Elementary as part of a larger HVAC and facilities upgrade. The board approved a $2,411,970 roofing contract with EA Roofing Company, a $4,157,000 HVAC contract with JBM Mechanical Incorporated and a $3,027,025 electrical contract with Phillips Brothers Electrical Contractors.

At the Nov. meeting, administrators said the awards include base bids and several alternates for each scope. Mr. Lynch, the district’s project representative, told the board the proposed VRF HVAC design "meets all of the requirements for what we need in order to bring fresh air into the building" and offered to confirm technical details in writing and to have the solicitor review final contract language before signing.

Board members raised safety and integration questions. One member expressed concern about indoor air quality: "I just don't want our children getting sick," and another asked whether CO2 sensors would be compatible with the district's existing fire-alarm system. Mr. Lynch said duct detectors for smoke are integrated with the alarm and that CO2-sensor integration would be confirmed, noting that the generator is enclosed and the electrical scope includes fire-alarm work.

Administrators said final contracts will be reviewed by the solicitor and will not be executed until outstanding technical questions are answered. Work was framed as part of a broader facilities push tied to state infrastructure grant opportunities and district priorities.

The board approved all three contracts by voice vote.