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Superintendent details summer facilities work, seismic rehab upgrades and ERB safety improvements
Summary
Superintendent Bret Champion and Executive Director Ron Havniear reported on summer work including North Medford High gym floor replacement, security vestibules, covered outdoor structures, Innovation Academy enclosure, Hedrick fencing, South High weight room upgrades, and emergency response button (ERB) upgrades; directors asked about false activations and crosswalk painting responsibility.
District leadership provided a broad update on summer projects and work tied to the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program.
Superintendent Bret Champion commended facilities staff and the IT team; Executive Director Ron Havniear outlined specific projects including the North Medford High School gymnasium floor, installation of security vestibules, outdoor covered structures, an Innovation Academy outdoor space enclosure, Hedrick fencing, and upgrades to the South Medford High weight room. The district also reported upgrades to emergency response buttons (ERBs) across sites. Board directors questioned ERB activation procedures, potential consequences for intentional misuse, prioritization of projects, and whether the county or district is responsible for crosswalk painting.
Directors expressed appreciation for the facilities work and sought clarity on operational details of safety systems and project prioritization.
