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North Lake SD 14 board approves $12,311.12 payment to Johnson Controls and authorizes up to $50,000 for lightning repairs
Summary
After a lightning strike that damaged alarm systems and cameras, the North Lake SD 14 board approved a $12,311.12 invoice to Johnson Controls and authorized district staff to spend up to $50,000 more for staged repairs so work can proceed before school starts.
The North Lake School District 14 board voted Tuesday to pay a $12,311.12 invoice from Johnson Controls for repairs tied to a June lightning strike and authorized district staff to commit up to $50,000 more in repair costs as needed.
The action followed a facilities update from Barry, who reported that the strike damaged a fire-alarm control panel, buzzers and several surveillance cameras and that additional work and invoices may follow once staff complete a thorough assessment. "We know we owe Johnson Controls $12,311.12 for lightning strike repair," the superintendent said in presenting the item and asked the board to approve both payment of the existing bill and a contingency so repairs can proceed without waiting for multiple board meetings.
Board director Scott Dufner moved to approve the $12,311.12 payment to Johnson Controls; the motion was seconded and approved. Dufner then moved that the board authorize up to $50,000 in additional lightning-strike repair expenses to allow staff to address staged invoices and complete work before the start of school; that motion also passed by voice/hand vote.
Superintendent Gail and Barry told the board that surge protectors were being installed and that some equipment — including an NFHS camera and wiring — remains to be inspected. Staff said insurance coverage is not yet confirmed and that additional invoices are expected as more damage is identified; Gail said she will confer with the district's insurance contact and report back.
Why it matters: the repairs involve core safety systems and school surveillance; board approval of the contingency is intended to let repairs proceed on a timetable that will not disrupt the fall term.
The board approved the payment and the contingency in open session after receiving the facilities report. The district will return to the board with updates and any additional invoices as they arrive.
