Colonial School District approves $2.47 million in Phase 2 roofing contracts

The Colonial School District board on Jan. 15 approved two bids totaling about $2.47 million to replace roofs as part of the districtwide Phase 2 roofing project.

Board members approved an $840,000 contract with Munn Roofing to replace the roof on a three‑story wing of Plymouth White Marsh High School and a $1,632,729 contract with gelatin roofing to replace the roof on Plymouth Elementary (excluding the 2017 additions). The board confirmed both projects are scheduled to begin at the end of the 2025–26 school year and be completed before the first day of the 2026–27 school year. "This phase of the project is scheduled to begin at the end of the 02/2026 school year and to be completed before the first day of the 02/2027 school year," a board speaker said during the motion.

Facilities committee members told the board the roofing work is part of a multi‑year plan intended to spread costs over five years and reduce the budgetary impact. Facilities staff reported the Phase 2 bids were under budget and also described district snow‑preparation and inclement‑weather decision protocols, including weekly forecast reviews among district leadership.

The motions to award both contracts were moved and seconded and carried after the board’s standard "all in favor" calls; the meeting transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or any dissents. Board discussion referenced coordination with the district's facilities team and the need to preserve funds across the five‑year plan.

Work is expected to proceed under the district’s facilities management schedule and any required permits, with the board noting the timeline is intended to minimize classroom disruption during the school year.