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District outlines repairs, preconstruction meeting and $2,600 gym repair
Summary
Facilities staff reported vendor outreach for roof repairs at Brown Elementary, a preconstruction meeting for a capital outlay project at Burling Elementary, and a roughly $2,600 gearbox replacement for a damaged gym backstop that revealed additional electrical repairs were needed.
Facilities and buildings staff told the board they have solicited vendor quotes for roof repairs at Brown Elementary School and for door‑hardware replacements across buildings, and that a preconstruction meeting took place for an awarded capital outlay project at Burling Elementary.
The facilities update included a specific repair: a faulty gearbox on a basketball backstop required replacement at an estimated cost of about $2,600. During that repair, contractors discovered electrical work from a 2014 reroofing job that had damaged conduit and caused shorting; an electrical contractor was called in to make repairs and some equipment remained out of service pending completion.
Staff also reported hiring and interviews for building maintenance positions and that state aid for the Burling project is expected to arrive in the next school year. The district said independent contractors will inspect and service gym equipment at multiple buildings as part of the maintenance plan.
Next steps: facilities will proceed with contracted repairs and complete electrical fixes; staff will return with updates on timeline and final costs.
