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Board accepts Filter-First grant purchase; members press for long-term cost plan
Summary
The board approved a $269,525 purchase of water-filter upgrades under a Filter-First grant (grant covers $269,387); members asked for clarification on replacement schedules, unit cost, and potential countywide bulk buying to lower operating costs.
The Mineral Public Schools Board approved the administration's request to proceed with Filter-First grant-funded plumbing upgrades and filter equipment not to exceed $269,525. Administration said the grant would cover $269,387 of the cost and the district's general fund would cover the remainder.
Administrator remarks and staff answers documented technical and operational details: staff said the district is ordering about 188 filters (bulk quote shows approximately $108 per filter) and that filters are expected to be replaced either after 3,000 gallons or roughly one year, depending on usage. "The filter should be replaced every 3,000 gallons or 1 year after installation," Superintendent Andrew Shaw said during a technical exchange about maintenance cycles.
Administration and board members discussed the state guidelines that limit acceptable filter types, the need to identify long-term maintenance costs and routine testing, and options to pursue a countywide purchase to reduce per-unit price. One board member proposed combining orders across county districts; the superintendent agreed to raise the idea at the next superintendent and finance meetings.
The motion to accept the grant-funded purchase passed 7-0. Board members emphasized that while the grant covers initial acquisition, the district will need to budget for recurring replacements and maintenance and to identify responsible staff and monitoring processes.
