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Maintenance costs climb as HVAC work raises monthly bill to $212,000, director says
Summary
The committee heard that maintenance spending rose to $212,000 this month — up from roughly $115,000–$130,000 previously — primarily because of ongoing HVAC replacements; staff said costs should fall after current projects complete.
During the committee’s maintenance update, Miss Poisson reported that monthly maintenance expenditures rose to $212,000 this month, higher than prior monthly ranges of approximately $115,000–$130,000. Staff attributed the increase mainly to ongoing air‑conditioning and HVAC replacements across the district.
Board members asked whether the increased expense is a one‑time spike or likely to persist; Poisson said the higher figure reflected current replacement work and suggested the total could decrease after the work is finished or if maintenance assignments move to different schools. Committee members made light‑hearted remarks about a low‑cost flagpole and minor repairs, and the chair adjourned the meeting.
The committee recorded the update; no formal board action or budget transfer was recorded in the committee transcript.
