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Board approves roughly $399,000 pool systems overhaul and advances bond‑funded safety upgrades
Summary
The board approved a Performance Services contract to upgrade pool systems (approx. $399,000) and heard a schedule for bond‑funded secure‑entry safety upgrades; staff said design documents and bidding will occur this spring with possible phased work across summers.
The Jennings County School Corporation board voted to approve a Performance Services contract to overhaul pool mechanical systems at Jennings County High School and Aspen, with work estimated at about $399,000.
A staff presenter said the concrete shell of the pool is sound but the mechanical and system components are original to the late 1980s–early 1990s and "it's just wore out," making replacement necessary. "The work's gonna be about $399,000," the presenter said while asking the board to approve the contract.
The board approved the contract by voice vote (motion by Pat; second by Cheryl), recorded as 7–0.
On safety upgrades funded by the 2024 bond, staff outlined a timeline for secure‑entry work at all district buildings, with key milestones: design documents to be completed the week following the meeting, a first bid notice planned for March 20, construction documents by March 26, the first paper notice on March 27, a pre‑bid meeting April 1, a second notice April 3, bid opening April 16, recommendation to award April 20 and a return to the board for approval in the April meeting pending legal review. Staff said the project could be split across two summers to limit disruption during the school year.
The presenter also noted earlier discussions about weapons‑detection systems (commonly described as metal detectors) for the middle and high school and said additional information would be provided as the design process continues.
Why it matters: The pool work addresses aging infrastructure with an estimated $399,000 price tag, and the safety upgrades are the top priority of the 2024 bond, with an accelerated design and bid schedule that could result in construction this summer or be phased over two summers to reduce disruption.
Next steps: Staff will finalize design documents, publish bid notices, and return to the board with an award recommendation after legal review.
