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District looks at toilet system replacement, Mist water status and field maintenance costs

Vernonia School District Board of Directors · October 9, 2025
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Summary

The district reported no current custodial vacancies but one staff member on extended leave and is seeking bids to replace the toilet system at Mist; portable toilets would cost about $600/month. Board asked administrators to return with total fertilizer costs for athletic fields.

Maintenance Supervisor Mark Brown briefed the board on facilities and maintenance issues Oct. 9. The district reported no current custodial vacancies but noted one staff member is on extended sick leave and the district is exploring temporary coverage.

Administrators provided an update on the Mist water situation and said the district is soliciting bids to replace the toilet system; as an interim option, portable toilets would cost about $600 per month. The board asked Superintendent Helmen to compare that monthly cost with replacement bids and report back. Discussion also covered baseball and softball field fertilizing schedules; the infield is fertilized in spring and possibly in fall if budget allows, and the board asked the superintendent to determine total fertilizer costs.

No timelines or contract awards were decided at the meeting; staff said procurement and bid comparisons are underway.