District #7 staff shows how new roof will reduce leaks and weight

A District #7 staff member walked a rooftop and explained why the district is replacing an older roof and how the new installation will work.

The staff member said the old roof used loose rocks to hold down a membrane rather than being adhered, noting: "The rocks actually held down this membrane -- it wasn't glued to the roof; it was actually held down with the rocks, so when we had high winds, it didn’t blow the roof away." They said the new system will be anchored and sealed differently: "The new roof is going to be adhered with screws to the very base layer. And then the layers of styrofoam insulation on top of that are going to be glued down. And then the top layer is going to be adhered with glue as well." The speaker added this approach "provides a very great seal" and reduces the likelihood of rain intrusion.

The staff member described practical benefits of the change, saying a glued-and-screwed system "makes it much easier to find that leak and repair it in the future, and it just takes a lot of weight off your roof." They thanked the community "for everyone's support of deferred maintenance projects that keep our students and staff safe, warm, and dry," and referenced giving "Hagan a new roof" as an example of the district's maintenance work.

The video included lighthearted banter about regional pronunciation of the word "roof." The staff member noted regional differences — "Well, I say 'ruhff', but I'm from the Williston area" — and invited viewers to comment with how they pronounce the word and where they are from.

No formal motions or votes were recorded in the recording; it is presented as an informational update about maintenance work.