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Board names architectural firms for roof and repair projects; termite damage and proactive pest treatment questioned
Summary
The board approved architectural selections for roof replacements and structural repairs at several schools and discussed recent termite damage at Murphy High School, with members asking whether proactive pest treatment or bonding is in place.
Board staff presented Action G-26 and recommended architectural and repair contract awards for multiple schools. The board approved roofing work at Clogshaw and Robins Elementary schools to Latham and Associates and assigned Baker High School bleacher column repairs to Wade Everett Structural Engineering. Murphy High School termite-damage repair was listed to a contractor transcribed as "all all red"; the spelling of that contractor name is unclear in the record.
Following the award recommendations, board members questioned the extent of termite damage and whether the district uses proactive treatments or bonding to address recurring issues. One board member asked staff, "Mister Anderson, how much termite damage did ... how much are we talking about here?" Staff replied that termite issues frequently surface during repair work and that more clarity will be provided on specific repairs and contracts.
The board voted to approve G-26; the motion carried. Members asked staff to provide additional detail about detection, treatment protocols and whether preventive measures (such as scheduled treatments) could reduce future repair needs.
