Emergency transformer failure at high school; district to replace equipment under insurance coverage
A transformer at the high school failed in February, causing partial outages; a rental transformer restored service the same night; testing showed one coil destroyed and replacement recommended at $167,430 (co‑stars contract); the district's equipment breakdown insurance will cover costs above the $25,000 deductible pending final damage review.
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Facilities staff told the finance committee on March 18 that a transformer serving the high school failed after school on a February Friday, causing lighting and heating disruptions. Facilities supervisor Mr. Lester said engineers and Burlington Electrical testing (BSI) determined one of three internal coils suffered catastrophic failure, contaminating the transformer oil and rendering the unit uneconomical to repair.
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