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Kennewick reviews asset‑preservation scores and summer capital projects, including ECAP parking bid
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Summary
District facilities staff presented annual SCAP asset‑preservation scores (state tracks schools built after 1994), described self‑assessment and third‑party certification cycles, and outlined summer projects including an ECAP parking lot bid, HVAC work and feasibility work for Cottonwood pick‑up/drop‑off.
The Kennewick School District presented its annual asset‑preservation condition report and a list of planned summer capital projects, describing how state SCAP rules affect project tracking and funding eligibility.
Mr. Jones explained that the state tracks buildings built after 1994 under the asset preservation program and that districts must report building‑condition scores; between third‑party certification cycles the district conducts self‑assessments. "Once again, every April 1, we have to go through our asset preservation presentation, to let you know where we're standing," Mr. Jones said.
He showed building scores and noted that the district manages improvements and modernizations to keep older schools functional; he also explained that the state uses scores to determine SCAP funding eligibility and prefers to fund projects in buildings that are being maintained.
Planned or underway projects the presentation named included an ECAP parking‑lot extension (out to bid as of April 1), several HVAC improvements, play‑area work and a proposed backstop at Cottonwood; the district said it is pursuing feasibility conversations with the city about roadside parking to address Cottonwood pickup/drop‑off bottlenecks. Jones also noted the Tri‑Tech skill center had a 56.75 score carryover and areas under construction related to a state grant.
Board members asked whether the state only tracks post‑1994 schools and how older buildings are assessed; Mr. Jones said older buildings are still maintained and scored internally but SCAP specifically tracks those built after the 1994 date for SCAP eligibility. He also confirmed the district performs a third‑party certified survey every six years and self‑assessments in intervening years.
Next steps: staff will continue to refine priority lists, proceed with the ECAP parking‑lot procurement and provide updates on where projects fall in the district's capacity and priority schedule.
Quoted from the meeting: "It's that time of year again... the state has designated, like, the actual asset preservation schools that were built post 1994," Mr. Jones said, explaining the program's legislative origin and how the district uses scores to track maintenance needs.
Speakers cited: Mr. Jones (asset preservation presenter), and board members who asked clarifying questions.
