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Renovation complete; North Branford board reviews five‑year capital plan and green‑roof repairs
Summary
Board members were told a renovation project is formally closed out and that membrane penetrations in a green‑roof area will be repaired this summer; administrators also presented a prioritized five‑year capital plan highlighting HVAC, auditorium, and technology upgrades.
Administrators told the North Branford Board of Education on June 30 that the district’s renovation project is complete, project records have been turned over to the town, and targeted repairs are scheduled for the summer.
Staff reported investigative work identified a few membrane penetrations in the green‑roof area (the rooftop garden); those locations have been patched and the design team recommended replacing about 65% of the affected roofing system during summer recess to mitigate the issue. Presenters said the problem had not caused ongoing leaks after interim repairs.
The board also reviewed a five‑year capital improvement plan that ranks facilities by condition and lists estimated costs and priorities. Examples discussed include a $50,000 chiller compressor and library HVAC items, auditorium lighting and sound upgrades, gym floor and HVAC needs at older buildings, and a multi‑year program to replace network switches and access points (district staff said up to 50% of that connectivity work may be eligible for e‑rate reimbursement). The plan lays out year‑by‑year priorities and will be shared with town leadership when the board approves final prioritization.
Board members said the CIP provides clarity for town capital funding requests and will guide decisions about which projects to pursue if limited capital funds are available.
