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Major underground water leak, boiler outage leave Coquille High School with costly repairs
Summary
Superintendent Wayne Gallagher reported a major underground water leak at Coquille High School that caused flooding and erosion; preliminary repair and negotiated water‑bill costs total roughly $74,300 and insurance coverage is pending. The high‑school boiler remains inoperable in half the building pending parts.
District administrators told the board Jan. 14 that an underground water leak at Coquille High School caused extensive flooding and infrastructure damage and that repair and related costs are mounting while insurance coverage is reviewed.
Superintendent Wayne Gallagher gave preliminary figures: Tri‑County Plumbing repairs about $11,000; stair and railing erosion repairs about $33,000; replacement of failed sump pumps about $7,300; and a negotiated city water bill of about $23,000 — a total of roughly $74,300 so far. Gallagher said insurance claims are under review and the district is awaiting confirmation of coverage amounts. He also reported the high school boiler remains inoperable in approximately half the building and that replacement parts are on order, with repairs to follow when parts arrive.
The board did not take any immediate action at the meeting; administration said it will continue coordination with contractors and insurance and will report back with updates. The superintendent also thanked the business office and staff for their work during the audit and for recovering a $16,000 IRS refund related to prior fees.
