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District outlines HVAC upgrades, preventive maintenance and staffing gaps after CalSHAPE funding
Summary
District staff told the facilities committee the CalSHAPE grant financed ventilation repairs and MERV‑13 filtration and that the district is implementing a preventive maintenance plan; staff said the district currently has one HVAC technician and is exploring hiring additional trades staff to reduce contractor reliance.
Committee members received an update on HVAC work, filtration upgrades and preventive maintenance after the district’s CalSHAPE grant work.
Chair Jordan Miles and staff said the district received roughly $1.25 million for plumbing work and $1.5 million for ventilation under the CalSHAPE program; the work completed a little over a year ago included filter replacements, balancing and CO2 monitor installations. Miles noted the district’s air quality rating improved from the prior grade to an A in classrooms following the upgrades.
Rafael Guzman described a new preventive maintenance program and said the district currently has only one HVAC technician for all sites, which makes rapid response difficult and increases reliance on outside contractors. “If we're able to hire more HVAC technicians that would help us being able to do more. Right now we have one for the entire district,” Guzman said.
Committee members raised questions about whether contractors could be used to upskill on‑staff technicians, the frequency of filter replacement (staff said variation by filter type, with some on a three‑year cycle), and long‑term maintenance costs. A custodian said staff did not receive distribution notice for hygiene supplies last fall; Guzman said the district will use a subscription model and assign a manager in maintenance and operations to ensure consistent restocking.
Staff recommended standardizing equipment and finishes across sites to reduce long‑term maintenance costs and simplify stocking and repairs.
