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Board approves resolution to request state emergency funds for failing HVAC units
Summary
The board approved a resolution asking OSPI's emergency repair pool for funding to replace five elementary HVAC units and a failing high-school unit, citing lack of local funds; Chair moved approval and the board recorded 'ayes.'
The Kiona-Benton City School District Board approved a resolution requesting access to the OSPI Emergency Repair Pool to replace multiple failing HVAC units at district schools.
The superintendent said five HVAC units at the elementary school “simply cannot be repaired” and described the high-school weight room unit as out of service for nearly a year. He read language added to make clear that “the emergency funds will only be used for HVAC repair replacement on the high school and elementary school buildings,” and asked for a roll call. The Chair moved to approve the resolution; the transcript records board members answering “Aye.”
The superintendent explained the OSPI pool functions like a state grant with no expectation of repayment but warned a district that receives funds typically cannot access the pool again for three years unless a catastrophic need arises. He said he had received a preliminary, positive response from Scott Black at OSPI and expected a final answer within one to two weeks. The board recorded the motion as approved in open session.
Next steps noted in the meeting: the signed resolution will be added to the meeting signature file and the district will submit the formal application to OSPI for review.
