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Buildings director details custodial staffing and deferred maintenance; public commenter lists large HVAC estimates
Summary
Director David Reyes told trustees about reduced custodial and grounds staffing and a largely unfunded capital plan; a public commenter supplied itemized HVAC and ventilation cost estimates across district buildings during public expression.
David Reyes, director of buildings and grounds, told the School City of Hammond board on Oct. 1 that custodial staffing has been reduced and daily work has been reprioritized to essential tasks such as emptying trash, mopping and disinfecting restrooms and classrooms.
Reyes said the district’s staffing model now assigns about three custodians per elementary school, four per middle school and eight per high school, with five float custodians used for absences. He said the grounds department has six staff and…
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