Giltner board discusses building maintenance and moving daycare buildings across street

Giltner — At its April 13 meeting, the Giltner Public Schools board discussed multiple facilities items tied to a planned relocation of daycare buildings across the street and maintenance work on the school building.

Superintendent Gordon reported that the metal fascia on the front of the school is fading and rusting where it meets the brick and needs attention. Board members discussed repainting the fascia, which was estimated at about $5,000–$7,000, versus full replacement, estimated at $12,000–$15,000. Gordon said he had reached out to Kucera Industrial Painting to request a written bid that would include a rust inhibitor and primer.

Gordon said he and Lori Humphrey will compile a summer work list for grounds and building items. The board also discussed preparations related to moving the district’s daycare buildings across the street: sprinklers are scheduled to start the following week, and Gordon will meet the sprinkler company to map the line layout so the district can plan the move and reduce ground damage. The board discussed scheduling a gas disconnection for the existing daycare buildings on May 15 so they can be moved; Casey Almquist said he would have the plumber “cap off” those gas lines to avoid disrupting service to the school.

Gordon reported Almquist had scheduled the concrete pour for the new daycare site on Wednesday, April 15. The board discussed using on-site dirt to raise the lot elevation to reduce exterior-work costs and considered crushed concrete for the new parking area as a cost-effective alternative to asphalt or gravel.

Next steps include receiving a written estimate from Kucera Industrial Painting and finalizing the summer facilities work list and move logistics; the board plans to review details as estimates and schedules are confirmed.