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Facilities committee previews 2026–27 capital plan; PFOA tests read below regulatory threshold, Pine Forge boiler replacement discussed
Summary
Administrators told the committee the district’s capital balance (after planned deductions) supports a slate of 2026–27 projects; Gilbert'sville PFOA point‑of‑use filters reduced readings to about 1.7 ppt from a building annual average of 8.68 ppt (below the cited 14 ppt threshold), and staff sought direction on Pine Forge boiler replacement and cost‑sharing with the BCIU.
Administration presented a broad capital‑projects preview for fiscal 2026–27 and sought committee direction on several maintenance priorities, PFOA mitigation work and the replacement of a failed boiler at Pine Forge.
Mr. Lent summarized the capital fund picture: the district began the year with about $34.3 million; after accounting for planned deductions (including Gilbert'sville water treatment, Boyertown Elementary HVAC/roof and the Bash fields) and a projected $4 million year‑end transfer, available capital funds were presented as roughly $21.9 million. Lent said staff will return to the board in April with detailed pricing for individual projects so summer work can be scheduled.
Mr. Yanuzi (supervisor of facilities and operations) walked the…
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