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Board reviews brick‑facade diagnostic and high‑school boiler replacement estimates
Summary
The district presented a recommended $12,000 in‑depth brick‑facade analysis to determine remediation needs and discussed replacing the high‑school water‑boiler system (repair $31,000 vs full redesign bids of about $67,000–$74,000); the board directed staff to pursue the lowest responsive replacement bid for next week's agenda.
Board members discussed two facilities items at the May 12 work session: a deeper diagnostic for a deteriorating brick facade and options to repair or replace the high‑school water‑boiler system.
Operations staff said the district previously paid about $4,000 for an initial diagnostic and that consultants recommend a more extensive analysis estimated at about $12,000. The study would include cutting out a large section of brick to inspect the substrate and mortar and would produce remediation recommendations; staff said the work will be done so the repaired area matches the existing mortar and does not appear as a patch.
Separately, staff reported the initial need to repair a single boiler at an estimated $31,000 but presented two bids to redesign and replace the entire system, with low bids in the high‑$60,000 to low‑$70,000 range. The board instructed administration to select the lowest responsive bid for presentation on the next meeting agenda.
Board discussion emphasized safety and aesthetic concerns for the brick work, and members requested that any contract language or invoices be circulated if PSBA or other vendors provide documentation. No contract awards were approved at the May 12 work session; these items will be placed on a future action agenda with cost estimates and recommendations.
