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East Lyme board approves up to $80,000 to replace failed pool water heater and repair pool deck
Summary
The East Lyme School District Board of Education approved a not-to-exceed $80,000 payment to replace a malfunctioning pool water heater and perform pool deck and ceiling repairs; funding will come from a non‑lapsing account and be replenished from remaining 2025–26 budget funds.
The East Lyme School District Board of Education on July 13 approved a not-to-exceed $80,000 payment to replace a failed pool water heater and carry out related pool-deck and ceiling repairs.
Board members said the work is time-sensitive because the water heater sits on an upper level that must be accessed when the school roof is removed for other maintenance. A staff member summarized the operational problem, saying the existing heater “won’t fire back up” and, later in the discussion, “It’s dead.”
The board discussed funding sources and timing. The chair said the expense would come from the district’s non‑lapsing account and would be replenished from funds remaining in the 2025–26 budget. Members asked only clarifying questions about scope, and there was some discussion about whether to round the vendor’s precise estimate up to a round figure for a not-to-exceed authorization.
A motion to approve payment for the water‑heater replacement and pool resealing in a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 was moved and seconded; a board member identified in the meeting as Lisa was recorded as seconding the motion. The motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps discussed on the record include placing orders soon so the equipment can arrive and be scheduled for installation while roof work permits access; the board did not set a separate follow-up date during the meeting.
