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Board hears clean audit; long‑range facilities plan outlines roofing, HVAC, solar and turf work
Summary
Independent auditors gave the district an unqualified opinion; business affairs staff reported construction spending of about $860,000 to date. Facilities staff reviewed a multi‑year capital plan that includes roof and air handling replacements, energy upgrades, solar grant opportunities, and turf replacement projected for summer 2026.
The Pewaukee School District received a clean audit and a facilities update during the board meeting.
Business affairs reported that independent auditors delivered an "unqualified opinion," praising district accounting and staff, and noted the district is monitoring cash flow near year end and may need to draw temporarily on a line of credit depending on property tax timing. The report showed approximately $860,000 spent to date on the current construction project and that roofing and air handling bids are out for review.
Director of Buildings and Grounds John Stangler and the district architect reviewed a long‑range capital plan covering life‑cycle replacements, safety and program delivery priorities, and energy efficiency. Key points included planned roof replacements and VAV/air handler upgrades (some existing units date to 1968), an expected turf replacement in summer 2026, and potential solar installations funded partly through available grants and incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Stangler said preventive maintenance has extended some equipment life cycles and explained the district carries dedicated capital funds (fund 41 and fund 46) to address planned and emergency needs without straining the operating budget. Trustees asked about whether HVAC and air handling replacements would improve winter heating performance; Stangler said newer variable air volume systems will better control classroom temperatures and enhance energy efficiency.
The board also discussed local maintenance obligations tied to a neighborhood resurfacing agreement (Pirate Pass) and plans to connect a forthcoming bike path on Prospect to campus sidewalks. The district emphasized scheduling roof work early to secure favorable material pricing and contractors’ timelines.
No new formal appropriations were adopted during the discussion; the board accepted the business affairs report as presented.
