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Fowler Public Schools board approves boiler repair, accepts skylight bid pending insurance and orders dome inspection
Summary
The Fowler Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 11 approved a boiler repair, accepted a Douglass Roofing skylight bid contingent on insurance approval, and authorized a structural inspection of the school dome not to exceed $3,500; all motions passed unanimously, 7-0.
The Fowler Public Schools Board of Education approved several facility actions at its Nov. 11 meeting, voting unanimously to proceed with a boiler repair, accept a roofing/skylight bid contingent on insurance approval, and authorize a structural inspection of the school dome.
TJ Milford, board member, moved to approve the boiler repair as presented; Travis Sutterfield seconded the motion, which carried 7-0. The open minutes record formal approval for the boiler work without additional detail about contractor or cost in the open record.
Travis Sutterfield, board member, moved and Jessica Ackerman, board member, seconded a motion to accept a bid from Douglass Roofing for skylight repairs. The board approved the bid 7-0 but made the acceptance conditional on the insurance company approving additional skylight units; the minutes record the contingency and the board’s unanimous vote.
On a related facilities item, Sutterfield moved and Milford seconded to hire a structural engineer to inspect cracks in the school dome at a cost not to exceed $3,500, with staff directed to obtain additional bids. That motion also passed 7-0. The minutes record the inspection authorization and the not-to-exceed amount but do not include the selected engineer’s name.
The board’s actions prioritize immediate safety and storm-damage repairs while preserving the board’s option to solicit more bids and await insurance determinations. The minutes do not record contractor details or estimated repair timelines in the open session. The board adjourned its business and noted follow-up steps for staff to obtain additional bids and coordinate with the insurance company.
