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Facilities committee outlines five‑year needs; board tables siding decision, approves targeted repairs
Summary
The facilities committee presented an estimated list of prioritized projects and a five‑year plan; the board approved sidewalk concrete repairs and kitchen flooring, accepted donated labor for step repairs, but tabled a siding contract decision pending additional bids at a special meeting.
The facilities committee reported it completed an estimated project spreadsheet and reprioritized items into a five‑year plan, recommending approximately $17,000 of work for fiscal year 2026 and flagging further deferred maintenance that will push near‑term needs $40,000–$45,000 above replenishable reserves.
Board members discussed tradeoffs among available funding sources (building reserve, interlocal funds and Fund 15 interest) and emphasized the need to prioritize urgent items such as siding that has been deferred for years. The committee noted that state major‑maintenance aid plus the permissive levy amount to about $64,000 combined, but some projects will require additional funds or reallocation of reserves.
On specific projects, the board accepted a donor offer from West Hills Chapel and a volunteer donor (Hansen) to supply equipment and labor to replace exterior steps and decking, reducing district costs. After reviewing bids for exterior siding, the board decided to postpone a decision and directed staff to solicit additional bids and take up the matter at a special meeting rather than at the regular May meeting.
The board reviewed three kitchen‑flooring proposals and approved a contractor to proceed, directing facilities staff to coordinate the flooring work with planned roof replacement in mid‑June. For concrete repairs, the board approved a Sanden Construction bid to repair several sidewalks, citing trip hazards and ADA access needs; members discussed permit backlogs for septic/sewer hookups to portables and the benefits of pairing excavation work with sidewalk replacement when feasible.
Board members asked staff to prepare detailed cost and schedule information for the special meeting and to bring May attendance and fundraising reports for decision items that affect operating balances.
