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District to phase abatement while pursuing ADA and kitchen improvements
Summary
Staff told trustees abatement is step one; parallel planning is underway for ADA accessibility upgrades and a separate kitchen grant. The board heard that building‑level constraints (floor elevation and lack of ramps) will shape permit‑triggered accessibility work.
District staff told trustees the asbestos abatement is the first step in a broader facilities effort that will include ADA accessibility improvements and a proposed kitchen upgrade funded by a grant.
A presenter outlined that the building's floor sits about four feet above surrounding ground with no ramps in many areas, which means permit‑triggered accessibility work will be required when doing other renovations. He said the kitchen improvements are smaller in scale and that a grant opportunity exists to help fund that work; staff said they will coordinate the abatement and accessibility planning so work can be phased to minimize downtime for current occupants (the watershed council office was cited as an area to preserve access while other zones are abated).
Trustees asked about sequencing and whether the board needs additional approvals; staff said they will return with more scheduling details and confirmed that abatement would allow other improvements (including ADA work and kitchen updates) to proceed.
