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Bath County tables $5,175 change order for high‑school urinal partitions
Summary
The Bath County Board of Education on Sept. 15 tabled an owner‑requested change order (PR41) to install post‑mounted urinal partition mullions at Bath County High School (BG22‑376). Board members debated cost, warranty and whether affected restrooms are locked during the school day.
The Bath County Board of Education on Sept. 15 tabled an owner‑requested change order (PR41) that would add floor‑to‑ceiling mullions to secure urinal partitions at Bath County High School. The item was described in the meeting as primarily a labor cost and was listed at $5,175.
Board members questioned how many partitions were affected, whether the restrooms in question are accessible during the school day, and whether the proposed mullions would provide a durable solution. Unidentified Speaker 3, who presented the change order, said the manufacturer recommends the mullion system to shore up partitions that have pulled from walls and that the $5,175 estimate is “majority labor intensive.” He noted the partitions are not required by code and that a contractor warranty typically covers reinstallation for one year.
Those arguing against immediate approval noted that some of the restrooms in the building are locked during school hours and therefore not used by most students, and they questioned spending additional funds when alternatives (removal and replacement by maintenance as needed) exist. Unidentified Speaker 3 cautioned that while the mullions make it “very difficult” to remove a partition, they are not a guaranteed prevention against determined vandalism: “It’s not required. It’s a lot of money for not quite a guarantee.”
Following discussion, a motion to table PR41 was made, announced by the chair as moved by Carla and seconded by Eric; board members signaled approval verbally and the chair stated the motion carried. The item will be revisited later once the board has additional documentation on prior partition costs, any contractor warranty details, and clarifying information on which restrooms are locked during school hours.
The board did not approve the change order at the Sept. 15 working session; next steps identified at the meeting included the presenter researching pay‑app line‑item detail and warranty terms and reporting back to the board.
