The Timberlane Regional School District Board voted to allocate $296,043.45 from remaining lease‑project funds to replace an air‑handling unit at Timberlane High School. The motion, made by Shauna and seconded by Jack, was amended on the floor to change the wording from “repair” to “replace” and then approved by the board.

District‑contracted energy consultants presented the request as part of a multi‑phase, lease‑funded facilities modernization program voters approved several years ago. Presenters said phases 1–3 have completed lighting, roof and HVAC work at multiple schools and that an approximately $296,000 variance has surfaced because some earlier work came in under budget. Consultants said they had identified an AHU replacement at the high school as a project that fits the available funds and meets a documented operational need. The board heard that the district standardized on a Daikin rooftop unit for future phases and that rebate programs (including New Hampshire Saves) had been pursued; presenters said they would provide the running total of rebates on request.

Board members pressed the presenters on change‑order risk, lifecycle costs versus new construction, and whether the item would be folded into a later phase. Staff described the contract as design‑build and said this model reduces likelihood of unexpected change orders; they also confirmed that the work would be folded into the district’s phase 4/5 program and subject to the project oversight already in place.

The motion authorizes staff to move forward with procurement and to use the specified lease funds for the AHU replacement; board discussion indicated the expectation of continued reporting to the facilities subcommittee and the full board as the contract is finalized.