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Board hears maintenance and facilities concerns — water, mold and roof repairs among items flagged
Summary
Board members raised sanitation and infrastructure concerns at multiple schools, including no hot water in East Hardy High bathrooms, mold inside a refrigerator at Moorfield Middle School, and outstanding roof/bleacher repairs. Staff said they will follow up and noted an SBA grant for the elementary bleachers project.
Board members pressed staff for updates on facilities and maintenance issues across the district, citing matters they said could affect student safety and building integrity.
A member pointed out that several sinks in girls' bathrooms at East Hardy High School had "no warm water" or only a dribble of cold water, calling it a health concern that could prompt a citation if not fixed. Staff said they will investigate the status and pursue repairs.
Mold inside a refrigerator at Moorfield Middle School was reported; board members said shelves need to be removed so the mold can be addressed. Staff acknowledged the issue and said they would follow up to ensure remediation.
The board also discussed roof and exterior wall repairs at a high school and clarified that a previously reported Small Business Administration (SBA) grant would fund bleacher work at East Hardy Elementary School, not the high school as a news article had stated. Members said they will confirm scheduling and funding details.
Separately, the board was told a variance for elevator work had been approved by the division of labor and the vendor needs to schedule the contract work. Plumbing flow adjustments were described as possible targeted repairs to avoid systemwide changes and manage costs.
Board members requested clearer, more focused updates when facilities items return to future agendas so the board can track remediation timelines and funding sources.
