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Facilities update: recurring Nesbit unit alarms, boiler replacements planned, playgrounds and maintenance metrics
Summary
Facilities staff told the board that Nesbit univents at High School North are triggering frequent alarms and must be resolved before project closeout; boiler replacements at Intermediate North and 1144 Hooper Ave. are planned for a summer construction window, and maintenance reported 1,431 work orders in September with an average completion time of 7.5 days.
District facilities staff gave the board a multi-part update on energy projects, ongoing contract closeouts, HVAC problems at High School North, and planned boiler work across the district.
Mr. Wagner said leftover ESIP funds are being used to start additional energy-management design work (F-wing, High School North). He also reported that final closeout paperwork for the district security project is still outstanding from vendor JCT and that the project remains open until punch-list items are resolved.
Facilities staff highlighted repeated alarms from aging Nesbit univent HVAC units at High School North that are generating frequent daily resets and operational interruptions. The board directed staff to press the manufacturer and vendors for documentation and repairs; Mr. Burns said staff would send a formal letter to the manufacturer to escalate the issue.
On capital replacements, staff identified Intermediate North as the next site scheduled for boiler replacement, noting required environmental remediation for old insulation will add cost. A target construction window of summer 2025 into the 2025–26 school year was discussed, though final budgeting and scheduling remain under review. Staff also confirmed replacement of a revolving door, recent playground installation at South Toms River Elementary (grant funded), and that September saw 1,431 work orders submitted (1,190 completed, 241 open) with an average turnaround of 7.5 days.
A private solar proposal seeking to lease district land for solar farms was noted; board members asked for the written submission to be circulated and for staff to review procurement implications.
