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District hears $3.9M roof-repair estimate, staff to consider BEST grant application
Summary
A roofing consultant showed decades‑long leaks at two campuses and outlined a possible two‑site BEST grant project with an estimated turnkey cost of $3.9 million; district staff said a local match of roughly 10–20% would likely be required and that the board will consider authorizing an application in November.
A Garland company representative described failing roof systems and chronic leaks at the Junior/Senior High and Columbia sites, showing photos of blistering, splitting and ponding that staff said had persisted for years. The presenter said a two‑site, two‑year best‑grant scope to replace the roofs is estimated at about $3.9 million for turnkey design, materials and installation.
The vendor outlined the BEST grant timetable: application materials and hard bids must be prepared in December, the CDE application deadline is in February, and successful applicants present to the BEST review board in May. The presenter warned that large projects frequently require repeated applications, and the district should be prepared for multi‑cycle effort if not awarded on the first attempt.
District staff said the local share of project costs is typically in the 10–20% range; staff gave an example range of approximately $400,000–$800,000 for a $4 million project and said the district has funds set aside in its Capital Improvement account to cover a local match if the board authorizes proceeding. The superintendent asked Garland to work with district staff to refine bids and provide an exact district contribution before the board’s November meeting.
Board members asked whether recently replaced rooftop equipment (such as newly installed AC units) would need removal during roofing; the presenter said crews would work around the units and not necessarily remove them. Board members also asked about possible insurance proceeds for the Columbia site; staff said they would continue to investigate insurance options.
Next steps: staff will bring a recommendation and refined cost-share estimate to the November agenda if the board decides to pursue a BEST application.
