Board discusses HVAC upgrades, contracts and capital financing while approving contract items
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Summary
Board members received an update on HVAC upgrade phases, discussed potential grants and certificate of participation financing, and approved contract items and travel recommendations on the consent agenda.
Board members heard a contracts and facilities update focused on HVAC upgrades and contract items. Business services described phase 2b HVAC work nearly complete, identified remaining sites (Cleveland and Meadowdale High Schools) and noted switches changed at Louise Troy. The presenter said costs for equipment and materials have risen and the district plans preventive maintenance and to bring maintenance in‑house where practical.
Board members asked about annual maintenance histories and whether grants or state capital funds could offset the work; presenters said they are looking for grant opportunities and will explore certificate of participation financing to reduce costs. The board approved the presented contract items and travel recommendations on the consent list by roll call (7 yeses recorded).
The board also discussed a notice about a recovery center moving near a district building; staff clarified the notice was informational (zoning/notification) rather than an action by the district.