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Oradell board hears 500-page facilities assessment, adopts custodial protocols; librarian to depart
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Ayapelli told the board the district filed a 500-page LAN facilities assessment with the state and is creating a custodial manual with cleaning checklists, camera maintenance, and snow-removal protocols; he also announced the resignation of school librarian Mr. Mangle.
The Oradell Public School District Board of Education on Tuesday received an update from Superintendent Mr. Ayapelli on the district's long-range facilities plan and operations, and learned that the district's school librarian, Mr. Mangle, will resign to pursue opportunities outside public education.
Mr. Ayapelli told the board that LAN completed a multi-day assessment that produced a 500-page report, which "was filed with the state in December" and met the district's legal requirements. Staff have reviewed the report and are creating an itemized table of repairs and anticipated completion dates; many projects are expected to be scheduled over the summer, he said.
The superintendent described a new custodial manual intended to standardize cleaning and maintenance across the district. The manual includes daily cleaning checklists tailored to each section of the building, documented winter-break and spring-break procedures (including routine HVAC filter replacement and MPR floor maintenance), and an equipment-inventory process so the district can track floor machines and other tools.
Mr. Ayapelli said the district also created a camera-cleaning kit and schedule after discovering that uncleaned cameras produce cloudy night footage. The manual will include which cameras need regular maintenance and a checklist for those tasks.
On snow removal, the superintendent said the manual defines priorities and clarifies when to contact the Department of Public Works; he said the district identified approved snow drop locations on Church Street and Center Street for DPW pickup.
On smaller operational improvements, board members noted the district is replacing manual faucets in areas where students may leave them running with motion-activated fixtures and is pursuing quotes for playground refinishing, gutter cleaning and sign repairs.
Mr. Ayapelli also announced the resignation of the district's librarian, Mr. Mangle, and praised his contributions: "He really has helped to grow our library program," Ayapelli said, adding that the district will begin the search to replace him.
The superintendent said the district has replaced paper maintenance requests with a Google form that supervisors will review regularly to identify recurring issues. He also reported the state's new grant software is operational and the district is submitting claims for reimbursement.
The board did not receive public comment on these items and moved on to consent and committee actions. The meeting concluded with routine approvals and adjournment.
