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Boyertown Area SD to seek purchase order to replace Pine Forge boiler; IU to split restoration costs
Summary
District administrators told the board a boiler at the Pine Forge building (leased to the Berks County Intermediate Unit) failed and will be replaced; restoration invoices total about $50,000 and the district expects to cover roughly half (~$20,000–$25,000) under a 50/50 cost-share with the IU. Motions will be presented at the next legislative meeting.
District administrators informed the Boyertown Area School District board that a boiler at the Pine Forge building — a property leased to the Berks County Intermediate Unit (Berks IU) — experienced a malfunction that triggered the building’s blowoff valve and required restoration work.
Administration said the boiler itself was effectively destroyed and that smoke and water affected parts of the building; custodial staff and Amity Fire responded promptly so there were no injuries and structural damage appears limited.…
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