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Board tables $146,801 plan to convert elementary 'dead space' to storage, asks for more info
Summary
Administrators proposed converting about 750 sq ft of dead space above elementary restrooms into usable storage at a quoted cost of $146,801; after questions about timeline, cost and necessity the board voted 7–0 to table the item to the Oct. 7 special meeting for further information.
The board reviewed a proposal to convert roughly 750 square feet of unused space above restrooms in the new elementary addition into storage. An administrator reported the retrofit estimate at $146,801 and said the work would require added joists, moving HVAC components and other changes.
Board members raised alternatives — doing half the space, building an external pole shed, or negotiating a lower price — and asked for timeline impacts on the construction schedule. One trustee noted the work might be more expensive if delayed and could be worth doing now; others asked the administration to press the contractor to lower costs or provide options.
After extended discussion the board voted 7–0 to table the decision to the Oct. 7 special meeting so administrators can provide timeline impacts both ways, a cost breakdown (including HVAC allocation), and any potential price reductions. Board members said the tabled timeline should not be interpreted as a refusal to consider the work; instead they sought more data to weigh the trade-offs with contingency funds and possible future costs.
Key figures: proposed conversion area ≈750 sq ft; estimated conversion cost $146,801; HVAC line item reported as $15,500 in the staff discussion. The board also noted these costs would be considered against contingency funds for the project.
Next steps: Administration will return to the Oct. 7 meeting with timeline impacts, a breakdown of costs and potential value-engineering options for the board to consider.
