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Board hears broad facilities and budget updates — buses, AC units, sidewalks and custodial staffing
Summary
Board members reported multiple maintenance and budget concerns: two buses sitting outdoors (storage quoted at $1,680/yr), server-room cooling issues with a rooftop unit estimated near $14,500, playground concrete defects tied to contractor finishing, and discussion of hiring an additional custodian/transportation staffer.
Board members spent a substantial portion of the meeting on facilities and maintenance issues, highlighting deferred repairs and staffing needs that affect operations.
Transportation and storage: Two district buses are currently stored outdoors. A board member reported a vendor quote to store both vehicles at about $1,680 per year (quoted as $85 per month for the larger bus and $55 per month for the smaller bus). The board discussed whether the cost is acceptable versus building a permanent bus barn and agreed to explore short-term storage while reviewing grants and disposition restrictions for one bus that remains grant-encumbered.
Server-room cooling and HVAC: Administrators noted a server-room cooling problem that has persisted for years. One rooftop HVAC unit (described as a 2002 unit) has failed and the board received an initial contractor estimate around $14,500 for replacement; staff said they will obtain labor and electrical pricing to finalize the figure.
Sidewalk and contractor quality: A newly poured playground sidewalk exhibited wavy finishing along a curve. Video evidence showed a private golf cart tracked across wet concrete; administration reviewed the footage and determined that the contractor (RT Construction) performed a poor finish. RT told staff it would supply labor to redo sections if the district purchases the cement. The board discussed whether to pursue legal or reimbursement action against the individual who drove the cart; the president was given discretion to investigate further.
Staffing: Several members urged adding maintenance staff, including a combined custodian and coach-driver to cover custodial needs and provide on-call transportation capacity. The superintendent said he is exploring a candidate and would bring a recommendation with wage details for board approval.
The board asked staff to return with firm quotes on storage, HVAC replacement, and sidewalk remediation, and to include any budgetary impacts in the upcoming workshop schedule.
