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Facilities report: bond work on schedule; district launches trades apprenticeships and cites energy‑savings incentives
Summary
Facilities staff reported that major bond projects are on schedule and budget, described completed seismic upgrades and summer projects, highlighted two apprenticeship programs in HVAC and electrical trades, and said energy‑conservation incentives and projects are yielding reimbursements and estimated annual utility savings.
Aaron Boyle, administrator for facilities development, and Ron O’Malley, administrator for maintenance services, presented the facilities department’s annual report on June 9, telling the board the bond program’s major projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Boyle reported Raleigh Hills is complete and Beaverton High School is nearing occupancy. He said the district has spent roughly 63% of the bond and is committed on more than 80% of the program, with contract activity helping lower program risk.
O’Malley highlighted two workforce initiatives: district apprenticeship programs for HVAC technician and limited maintenance electrician roles launched in 2026 and have produced two current apprentices (one left, two remaining), with projected completion dates through 2030–2031. He said the apprenticeship approach helps retain institutional knowledge and creates a pipeline for skilled maintenance staff.
O’Malley also summarized the Energy and Resource Conservation Program, saying the district secured more than $2,400,000 in SB1149 reimbursements and over $670,000 in Energy Trust of Oregon existing‑building incentives, and expects additional new‑building incentives; he estimated completed projects will save about 2,000,000 kilowatt hours annually—roughly $400,000 in avoided utility costs each year.
Board members asked about solar expansion, custodial staffing and onboarding improvements; staff said solar installations are easier on new builds than on retrofits, that they are monitoring custodial workload and retention, and that onboarding practices such as pairing new hires with experienced staff have improved retention.
The report did not seek board action; it closed with board appreciation for the facilities team’s work and a request for follow‑up information on specific projects and funding opportunities.
Representative quote: "This year alone, the program secured more than $2,400,000 in SB1149 reimbursements," — Ron O’Malley (maintenance services).
