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Board prioritizes deferred maintenance and approves North Campus restroom contract with donor pledge
Summary
Trustees reviewed a prioritized deferred maintenance list, discussed roof/skylight repairs and bus barn work, and approved a contract to remodel North Campus restrooms; an anonymous donor pledged $15,000 toward the restroom project.
Facilities staff presented a prioritized deferred maintenance list with high, medium and low items, citing roof penetration repairs, skylight leaks, bus barn water intrusion and the Redwood amphitheater project. Staff recommended a near‑term focus on items that reduce operational risk and recommended keeping a rainy day balance in the deferred maintenance fund.
During discussion trustees and facilities staff debated whether to use bond funds or the deferred maintenance fund to tackle mid‑sized projects and whether to set aside $50,000–$200,000 as a reserve to respond to leaks or urgent repairs. Staff reported some repairs can be covered by insurance and recommended staging projects to avoid a large single‑year hit.
The board then considered a construction contract to replace and upgrade North Campus restrooms. Facilities recommended McDewtis Construction; board members discussed the exclusions (partitions and flooring) and timing. A trustee noted an anonymous donor "pledged a $15,000 donation to this project to make sure that it gets done on a speedy and timely manner." The board moved, seconded and approved the contract.
