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District approves interim fire-panel replacement after county sign-off; full replacement cost cited
Summary
The Rainier School District authorized a roughly $22,200 interim fire-panel installation with Johnson Controls to keep the system functioning this summer after the county approved a temporary solution; administrators noted a full compliant replacement would cost about $826,000.
The Rainier School District 13 board approved a contract at its June 10 meeting to install an interim fire-panel compatible with existing components to prevent system failure this summer.
Mr Brown presented the facilities item, saying the current fire-panel system is near the end of its service life and parts are only obtainable used. He said the county building department approved an interim panel with required inspections and testing. The transcript records a low-cost bid of about $22,200 to install a functioning interim panel and contrasted that with an estimated $826,000 price for a full compliant replacement.
Board members voiced support for an interim solution to maintain safety while the district explores longer-term funding (bond or full upgrade). A motion to approve the contract with Johnson Controls passed (vote recorded as six in favor). The district will proceed with inspections and testing per county stipulations and continue planning for eventual full replacement.
