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Board approves modular removals, kitchen hood repairs, track change order, painting and chiller replacement
Summary
The board unanimously approved a package of facilities actions: demolition of 24 modular units, a three‑year CES modular rental, prioritized hood suppression repairs, a $15,000 change order for PCHS high-jump replacement, interior painting at PCHS, and a chiller replacement at Sheephorn Elementary; district leaders credited county capital funding for enabling fast project pacing.
The board approved multiple facility and capital actions on July 27, including demolition of approximately 24 modular classroom units, purchase/lease of a replacement mobile classroom for Central Elementary School, prioritized hood suppression repairs at multiple kitchens, a $15,000 change order to replace the high-jump area at Pasquotank County High School, an interior painting contract for PCHS, and the replacement and installation of a failing 24‑year-old chiller at Sheephorn Elementary.
Miss Jordan summarized the modular demo plan and said vendor changes for the CES mobile would reduce cost; the board approved the CES modular purchase as an added agenda item. On the hood systems, staff reported nine months of work with fire marshals and requested priority repairs and recertification for River Road, Weeksville and Pasquotank Learning Center kitchens. For PCHS track work, staff said the additional $15,000 was available in the project's budget and would cover replacement of the high-jump area.
Dr. Parker publicly thanked the Pasquotank County commissioners for increased capital support, noting an allocation of roughly $3,500,000 in the approved county budget that staff said is enabling rapid movement on these projects. On the chiller, staff reported the existing unit was 24 years old with an obsolete refrigerant, and replacement (a new unit located in Texas) would be less costly than a major repair; the board approved purchase and installation so the facility will be operational for the school year.
All of the items were moved, seconded, and approved by unanimous vote.
