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Sheldon ISD weighs costly fixes, rentals after Garrett Elementary geothermal failure
Summary
District staff told the board that Garrett Elementary’s geothermal HVAC system has lost effective control after years of leaks or air intrusion; consultants offered repair or replacement options that range from temporary rentals costing tens of thousands per month to full replacement above $1 million.
Sheldon ISD officials told the Board of Trustees that Garrett Elementary’s geothermal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system has been operating without reliable building controls for years and underperformed through recent heat that left much of the school without adequate cooling.
Dr. Sayed, who briefed the board, said the school’s geothermal design relies on about 168–300 wells drilled roughly 300 feet into the ground. Over time the system has developed small leaks or air intrusion that have reduced the geothermal system’s ability to provide cold water to the system; staff said on hot days this summer…
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