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Board approves $58,827 repair to Botelle School elevator, taps non-lapsing fund
Summary
The Norfolk Board unanimously approved replacing the forty-year-old elevator power unit at Botelle School at a cost up to $58,827, using $45,518 from the district's non-lapsing account and up to $13,309 from the current operating budget.
The Norfolk Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 9, 2025, to replace the power unit in the only elevator at Botelle School after administrators reported the forty-year-old unit failed. The total cost to replace the power unit is $58,827; the board approved using $45,518 from the Board of Education's non-lapsing account with up to $13,309 to be expended from the current operating budget if necessary.
Superintendent Kevin D. Case told the board that the school is required by law to maintain a functioning elevator because the building has three levels; the administration said it would attempt to reallocate funds if needed to cover the operating-budget portion. Motion language recorded in the minutes specified the maximum expenditure and funding sources; the motion was made by Jeremy Withnell and seconded by Michael Listorti and carried unanimously.
The board did not record any amendments to the motion. Administration will proceed with contracting the repair and seek any required engineer approvals for returning the elevator to service.
