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HVAC work to continue; board warned of planned power cut the week of Aug. 17

Columbia Board of Education · August 3, 2026
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Superintendent Wilson said HVAC contractors will be working on the roof and ceilings will be reinstalled before school; power is scheduled to be cut the week of Aug. 17 for an expected three to five days, likely requiring office staff to work remotely during that time.

Superintendent Barbara Wilson reported ongoing concerns with the district's HVAC project and said contractors will continue work on the roof. She said ceilings are expected to be reinstalled before the start of school but that power will be cut during the week of Aug. 17 for an estimated three to five days, which will likely require office staff to work from home while contractors finish the work.

Board members said they were frustrated with the slow pace of the project and thanked Michael Sylvester for his diligence in managing issues; Wilson said plans were evolving and she would communicate updates as they are available. She estimated project completion by November or December but stressed uncertainty as contractors continue work.