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Board hears $2.1M–$2.2M informal estimates for district roofing program
Summary
Superintendent presented early planning for a summer roofing program with two informal cost estimates—$2.2 million and $2.1 million—to cover Oak Grove and Colonial Heights and place roofs under warranty; no contractor chosen and discussion will continue in spring.
The superintendent told the board the district has begun laying groundwork for a large-scale summer roofing program and has obtained two informal pricing references through procurement arrangements.
"1 contract was 2,200,000. The other was 2,100,000. And that's for all of Oak Grove, all of Colonial Heights," the superintendent said, adding the estimates would put buildings under warranty if followed through. He emphasized that the figures are preliminary and that no formal bids or contractor selections have been made.
The superintendent also warned that insurance companies are capping payouts for certain roof types, which could limit recovery after catastrophic storm damage and make warranty-backed replacements more valuable. He said the district will continue planning and expects more discussion in the spring, including financing and payment options.
