Kimball Public Schools board hears that roof project caused extensive water damage; district seeks third-party validation before payment

The Kimball Public Schools board spent the longest portion of its meeting on a damaged roof and the district’s remediation plan.

Trevor, the district superintendent, said the contractor’s work on the roof created new leaks that led to extensive interior water intrusion. He described restoration crews on site conducting carpet cleaning and anti‑mold treatments and said the contractor’s restoration firm has been working at the district’s expense. “I will not be recommending any payment on this until all this is cleared up,” Trevor said, summarizing the district’s position.

Board members and staff reported photographs and documentation of the damage and discussed the scale of interior harm: browned ceiling tiles, water‑damaged materials and the need to replace affected finishes. Trevor said the district is arranging third‑party testing and validation of mitigation work and plans to withhold contract payments until independent verification confirms the repairs.

Officials described contingency planning in the event remediation is not completed in time for the start of school, including remote learning or relocating students. Trevor said a worst‑case scenario could require delaying openings or moving elementary students; the board discussed pulling in outside remediation contractors if necessary.

The board did not take a payment vote related to the roofing contractor at the meeting. Trustees emphasized documentation and third‑party validation as prerequisites for any contractor payment decisions. The district said restoration crews have been on site and further progress is expected in the coming days, while leadership continues to evaluate whether additional steps — including temporary student relocations or schedule changes — will be required.