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District projects stalled by water‑flow and contractor issues; fencing recovery schedule requested
Summary
Project updates: Huron Elementary multimedia building remains in construction documents pending a DSA-approved flow rate of 1,500 gallons per minute; site-security fencing contractor was cited for contract violations and asked to submit a recovery schedule by Friday; emergency electrical repairs at Bishop Elementary and bus‑garage EV charger planning were also discussed.
District project manager Joseph Martinez updated trustees on Nov. 13 about multiple ongoing site projects and delays.
He told the board that the Huron Elementary School library/multimedia building remains in the construction‑documents phase and is stalled by water‑flow issues tied to local infrastructure upgrades; Martinez said the process cannot proceed until the flow "meets the educational requirements for DSA ... 1500 gallons per minute." The Bishop Elementary electrical repairs are in progress, with material arrived and installation tentatively scheduled for the Thanksgiving break week (Nov. 25).
Security fencing contractors at multiple sites were reported as having been off‑site and subject to a contract‑violation notice; the district requested certified payroll, notified the firm of outstanding obligations, and asked for a recovery schedule by the coming Friday. Playground equipment and shade structure lead times were estimated at roughly 6–12 weeks depending on seasonal demand; the bus‑garage demo and EV charging work has identified an existing underground oil tank and an underground hydraulic lift that must be addressed in bidding documents.
Administrators said they are tracking contractor performance and will bring updated schedules to the board when available.
