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CSEA president urges district to buy plumbing equipment, hire trades staff and reexamine contracts
Summary
CSEA President Martha Jaregui told the board the district repeatedly outsources plumbing because it lacks equipment and trades staff, cited specific machine costs and questioned large legal contract spending; she urged prioritizing maintenance tools and hires.
Martha Jaregui, president of the California School Employees Association local chapter, used the board’s public‑comment time to press district leaders on maintenance and contracting practices, saying recurring plumbing problems have required outside contractors and that the district lacks crucial equipment and staff.
"They range anywhere from $955, anywhere to $4,500...a jetter...cost anywhere from $52,000 to $79,000," Jaregui said while urging the board to purchase tools so in‑house crews can perform repairs rather than repeatedly outsource. She also questioned large legal‑services contracts and asked for additional plumbers and carpenters. The board heard her concerns and staff later noted some plumbing work was resolved after follow‑up with site staff.
