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Board told Salem gym floor is unsafe after water break; staff may call special meeting for emergency repair
Summary
Superintendent‑level staff reported a January water break that damaged Salem’s gym floor; two contractor quotes were reported (one ~ $200,000, another about half that cost), and staff said an emergency BG‑1 filing could speed replacement if the board convenes a special meeting.
Staff member (voice 2) told the board that a backflow/mechanical failure after a water outage on January 23 flooded the Salem gym and buckled the floor, making it unsafe for full use. He said two vendors had provided quotes: one approximately $200,000 and another roughly half that amount, and he planned to meet with the insurance adjuster and the state before asking the board to consider a special meeting to approve an emergency BG‑1 to expedite replacement.
"We've had two companies come in and the gym floor is gonna have to be replaced at Salem," staff member said when describing the damage and timeline; he asked the board to be prepared for a potential special‑meeting vote so the district could move quickly while flooring contractors remain available.
Board members heard that limited use might continue for some activities but the floor is not safe for general use. Staff said they will return with more precise numbers after meeting with the insurance adjuster and recommended trying to complete the work before the summer construction season, when contractors are busiest.
