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Board moves to replace middle‑school water heater after lead test results; filters to be installed on fountains
Summary
Superintendent reported two middle‑school fountains tested above the state's new lead threshold; the district will install filters, retest the water and replace the MS hot water heater under an emergency expenditure authorization not to exceed $50,000 approved by the board.
The Oxford Academy & Central School District board on Jan. 6 approved an emergency expenditure not to exceed $50,000 to replace a middle‑school hot water heater after administrators reported health‑related water issues.
Superintendent Nicholas A. Colosi told trustees that the state recently changed the allowable lead threshold and that two fountains at the middle school tested above that amount. Colosi said the fountains are not being used, the district will install filters and will retest the water; the affected fountains are also scheduled to be replaced as part of the upcoming capital project. The board approved Resolution G13 authorizing an emergency expenditure from unappropriated fund balance, with the district required to obtain three quotes before replacement.
Colosi also updated the board on the capital project timeline: Phase 1 has been submitted to the State Education Department, Phase 2 planning is underway, bids are expected in March and construction is anticipated to start in April. Trustees recorded the emergency water‑heater approval by a unanimous vote (Yes‑5, No‑0).
