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Board debates using CIP funds to replace high school HVAC units
Summary
Board members described a demonstrated need to replace multiple HVAC units at the high school — citing a unit failure last year — and debated whether to cover the cost by reallocating capital improvement program funds or waiting for county surplus.
Board members discussed a specific capital improvement program (CIP) request to replace HVAC units at the county high school, saying units are on a replacement schedule and the need is time-sensitive. "That CIP request is, for HVAC units at the high school," the Chair said, noting the units are due for replacement and that a failure last year forced classroom moves.
One Committee member framed the trade-off sharply: "By asking to take it from CIP is to me...this is your boss telling you that your raise this year is coming out of your retirement, being borrowed against your retirement." Members agreed the replacement is a demonstrated need and that temporary fixes remain in place but are not a long-term solution.
