Meridian board approves emergency declaration to replace failing roof, green-lights project management agreement

The Meridian School District board voted to approve an emergency declaration, Resolution O1-26, to secure state emergency funding for a failing roof at an elementary building and approved a separate interagency agreement for project management services.

Facilities staff told the board the roof at the 10 Mile (IRE Building B) site had visible water infiltration and structural concerns that required immediate attention. As one facilities presenter said, "The bottom line is the roof at 10 mile is failing," explaining water was getting under layers of shingles and running to the building edge.

Superintendent and staff said the district worked with OSPI to obtain emergency grant paperwork and recommended the board adopt the declaration so repairs could proceed before the next school year. The board member presenting the item said staff had coordinated with OSPI and expected emergency funding to cover replacement work.

Board members then moved and seconded approval of Resolution O1-26. The motion carried by voice vote after the chair called for those in favor.

The board also approved an interagency agreement with CSG for project infrastructure management services tied to the roof replacement and other district projects. District staff said CSG would provide project management and could bill hourly for additional services as needed; the agreement clears a path to quickly engage technical support once procurement and contracting steps are complete. A board member described CSG as a familiar project manager the district uses when technical management is required.

Next steps include contracting work, scheduling repairs to minimize disruption, and coordinating further procurement steps; staff said timing is critical to complete repairs before the new school year. The board approved both actions during the meeting and directed staff to continue coordination with OSPI and project managers.

Actions at a glance: the board approved Resolution O1-26 (emergency declaration to replace a failing roof) and authorized a CSG interagency agreement for project management. Specific contract schedules, award amounts and project timelines were not specified during the meeting.