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Trustees press district on AC vandalism and relief as classrooms hit 80+ degrees
Summary
After vandalism disabled dozens of HVAC units, trustees pressed staff for immediate solutions. District said temporary 1.25‑ton units are in place but underperform; permanent replacements timelines vary by site and the board discussed alternative cooling and testing contingencies.
Trustees spent a sustained portion of the March 24 meeting focused on widespread HVAC vandalism that left dozens of classrooms without full cooling as an early heat wave pushed some rooms into the 80s.
Trustee McCutcheon described messages from parents and staff: "those classrooms are getting 80 degrees ... 86," she said, pressing the district for alternative options while permanent replacements are procured. District maintenance staff said 37 units were affected and estimated about 32 occupied classrooms were impacted. They explained the procurement…
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