District staff presents $169,359 high‑school pool surge‑tank repair plan; board asks for timeline

District staff presented a proposed renovation of the high‑school pool surge‑tank room to address long‑term concrete ceiling damage caused by exposure to chemicals and airborne effects from the pool area. Jonathan Mitchell said the work focuses on demolition and reconstruction of the surge‑tank room ceiling and associated electrical and HVAC work; it does not involve the pool shell, which he said is in good condition.

Mitchell said the project had a preliminary estimate of $150,000 but subcontractor bids led to a total budget "not to exceed a $169,359." He explained the district identified $75,000 in Fund 41 (capital project fund), $75,000 in Fund 80 (community service fund) and plans to use $19,359 from prior‑year reserves in Fund 41 to cover the total cost.

"So the district had identified, 75,000 through district funds through our capital project fund, fund 41, and 75,000 was set aside this last year through fund 80 community service fund," Mitchell said, adding the remaining difference would come from prior reserves.

Board members asked how the bid compares with earlier estimates and how long construction would take. Mitchell said the project was competitively bid by the district’s construction management firm and that subcontractors were re‑bid to reduce costs; he estimated the work would take "a couple months or less" but committed to return with an exact timeline. The board discussed scheduling around swim season, community programming and high‑school instructional use of the pool; staff emphasized a late‑fall window to minimize program disruptions.

The presentation was for initial discussion; no formal action on the project was recorded at the meeting. Mitchell said the district will provide a precise construction timetable and additional details to the board if the project moves forward.