Engineers propose eight-week study of Emmett ISD domes after signs of moisture and settlement
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Summary
District engineers outlined a proposed scope for the monolithic domes: deep core samples, life-safety and mechanical/electrical assessments and a campus envelope review, with an estimated eight-week turnaround for a detailed report and cost breakdown.
The board reviewed an engineering firm’s proposed scope to assess the district’s domes following prior inspections and radar imaging. The scope includes core samples around foundations, a life‑safety assessment of the full campus, evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems, and a building-envelope review to determine whether the domes are structurally and educationally suitable for continued use.
Board members described observed movement in dome elevations (reported as roughly 1–1.5 inches on specified domes over recent readings) and noted concerns about water intrusion beneath the dome skin. A representative stated that if water penetrates under the skin, it could cause concrete deterioration; the site is currently saturated in places, according to the transcript.
Engineers estimated up to eight weeks to produce a comprehensive report and will provide a breakout of costs so the district can choose which investigative steps to fund. Trustees said they want the structural-stability findings first and will decide which additional suitability analyses to pursue based on cost and priority.