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Central 51 reports HVAC failures and worsening gym floor bubbling; vendor talks underway
Summary
Administrators reported replacement of an air‑conditioning unit serving Holford Gym and a recent HVAC failure; bubbling in blue‑painted areas of last year's gym floor has worsened and remediation discussions with the installer are underway, with possible legal steps if unresolved.
The district reported recent facilities problems that could affect school operations. Administrator Dale Heidbreder said the air‑conditioning unit serving the Holford Gym was replaced last Thursday using a crane, and that a separate HVAC unit failed the day before the meeting; both units were at the end of their life. Heidbreder also said bubbling has worsened in the blue‑painted areas of the gym floor that was installed last school year and that the district is discussing remediation with the installation company, with the district attorney prepared to send a formal letter if timely resolution is not reached.
Custodial staff are applying topcoats in severely impacted areas to manage flooring issues until a refinish can be scheduled; because of the scope of work, a full floor replacement may be required and is unlikely to be completed during the summer break. The minutes record the issues and planned next steps but do not show any vote or expenditure approval in open session.
