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Monroe SD 1J hears construction and facilities update; kitchen floor and HVAC discussed
Summary
District staff described ongoing kitchen-floor options (concrete, epoxy, vinyl), work on roof facades, HVAC repairs and a phased plan to expand concrete behind the shop to enable use of roll-up doors. No contractor names or contract amounts were provided in the transcript.
District staff presented a construction and building-inspection update that focused on the kitchen floor, roofing and other facilities projects.
Staff described the technical difficulty of replacing the kitchen floor given fixed stainless-steel counters and the need to remove or lift legs to access underlying structure. Options discussed included pouring concrete with an epoxy topcoat or using a single-sheet vinyl covering; staff said they would identify two or three feasible options and report back. The group also discussed repairing a separate HVAC unit rather than replacing it via crane because of cost concerns.
The update included a phased plan to expand concrete behind the district shop (pulling out about 3 feet and running the length of the area) so existing roll-up doors can be used more effectively. Staff said this work was 'phase 1' of a larger effort to create an outdoor workspace; the project is intended to clear out old materials and improve usable space.
Why it matters: the facilities work affects school operations and program space (shop class access, kitchen functionality) and may have near-term budget and schedule implications. The transcript includes no contractor names, bids, or dollar estimates for the projects.
Ending: Staff said they would continue work and keep the board posted; no formal contract approvals were recorded in the meeting transcript.
