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FAC recommends near‑term repairs, like‑for‑like HVAC replacements; Julian roof may move up to this summer
Summary
The district’s Facilities Advisory Committee recommended completing Priority 1 and 2 projects within five years, favors like‑for‑like rooftop unit replacements after HVAC modeling showed full electrification carried high upfront costs, and signaled an urgent need to address Julian Middle School’s roof, with bids planned and a potential timeline shift from 2027 to this summer.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97’s Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) told the board on March 10 it recommends prioritizing critical health, life‑safety and mechanical repairs in the first five years of a 10‑year master facility plan, while deferring more costly full electrification until costs become more favorable.
FAC presenters outlined a prioritized framework that separates work into four groups: Priority 1 (first five years: critical health/life safety and failing systems), Priority 2 (near‑term linked projects), Priority 3 (years 6–10) and Priority 4 (beyond 10 years). FAC said most near‑term costs are for rooftop mechanical…
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