Facilities director: roof work underway; committee moves to prioritize five-year capital plan

Facilities Director Mike Pelletier told the W. L. Gilbert School Corporation Building & Grounds Committee on Jan. 15 that the school’s roof and solar project is underway and should take about six weeks to complete. "Boots are on ground," Pelletier said, and he also noted a smoke-head replacement is included in the current work.

The meeting, held in the library at The Gilbert School, was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Holly Cassaday, with Jonathan Morhardt, Greg Shugrue (Head of School) and Pelletier present. Chair Scott Beecher was absent and excused. Jonathan Morhardt moved to approve the minutes of Dec. 18, 2024; Holly Cassaday seconded the motion and the committee approved the minutes.

Committee members discussed pricing for updated rooftop HVAC units and broader capital-improvement needs. Members agreed to convert the district’s five-year plan into an operational document and begin prioritizing where to allocate capital funds. The discussion did not record finalized vendor selections or specific dollar amounts for the rooftop units.

Greg Shugrue, Head of School, was present for the update but did not make a formal motion. Pelletier’s estimate of a six-week timeline and the note about smoke-head replacement were the only specific scheduling and scope details provided in the meeting minutes.

The meeting concluded with a motion by Jonathan Morhardt to adjourn at 6:15 p.m., seconded by Holly Cassaday; the motion passed unanimously. No further public meetings or next-step dates were specified in the minutes.