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Vermilion Local board approves Engineered Systems contract for high‑school roof replacement
Summary
The Vermilion Local Board of Education voted unanimously April 13 to approve a contract with Engineered Systems to replace Vermilion High School’s roof, using an approach that encapsulates an asbestos‑containing first layer under a new membrane; work is expected to start after school ends.
The Vermilion Local Board of Education voted unanimously April 13 to approve a contract with Engineered Systems for the replacement of Vermilion High School’s roof.
Superintendent Wes summarized a multi‑year effort that included two failed bond attempts in 2025 and a subsequent review of options through the Ohio School Council cooperative procurement process. The district had received estimates ranging from roughly $35 to $40 per square foot and a prior architectural estimate of about $3.75 million, Wes said, and sought a city and state variance to encapsulate an asbestos‑containing first roof layer rather than fully remove it.
Mike Gotrren of Engineered Systems told the board the company proposes a multilayer system with two 1.5‑inch layers of insulation and a 60‑mil white membrane. He said the specification includes a 20‑year warranty that covers labor and materials and that the white membrane should reduce utility costs by reflecting heat. "We've done this many times," Mike said. "It doesn't affect the warranty. . . . You should have a new system that should last well over 20 years." (Mike Gotrren, Engineered Systems)
Board members asked technical questions about asbestos encapsulation, the contractor's process for notifying the district of unforeseen conditions, inspection plans, and the expected timeline. Mike said the city and state code officials supported encapsulation as the safer, more economical approach for this project and that the contractor will notify the district if additional work is required beyond the contract scope.
District officials said the work is planned to begin after school ends, likely in the first or second week of June, and that the full project is expected to take roughly two months, weather permitting. Contractors said they will stage work to avoid leaving roof areas exposed overnight and that on‑site inspectors will verify seams and workmanship before final payment.
The board approved the resolution to award the contract in a roll call vote recorded as unanimous.
