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Weather damage led to frozen sprinkler, HVAC and rooftop repairs at Intermediate School, administrators say

Claymont City Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Bradon Smith told the board that winter weather damaged district systems: frozen lines broke a sprinkler line, an older air handler needs replacement, a boiler required repair, and a rooftop unit was repaired. The board was informed these issues will factor into capital planning.

During administrative reports on February 9, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Bradon Smith told the board that winter weather exposed multiple problems at the Intermediate School, including frozen water lines that broke a sprinkler line and required emergency repair.

Smith also reported a failing 20-year-old air handler serving the gym and cafeteria (raising the question of replacement versus alternative heating), a boiler repair, and a repaired rooftop unit. Those facility failures were presented as part of the district's capital needs and were later referenced during board discussion about potential consolidation and longer-term plans.

The board did not vote on specific repairs at the meeting; staff will include these needs in forthcoming capital planning work.