Water tank malfunction and clogged sinks prompt maintenance action plan

Maintenance staff told the board that a recent water outage drained a tank and the system did not refill as expected; initial checks of floats and lines did not identify a definitive cause. "The only thing that they are assuming that's happened is there's some sort of leak in the tank itself or the tank and the pump isn't working on a regular basis," maintenance staff said. The district plans to have an external contractor inspect the tank, the well and float controls.

Board members also discussed chronic clogging of toilets and sinks, particularly those serving an enrichment classroom used for art and hands‑on projects. Staff reported that materials such as paint, clay and art supplies, combined with undersized traps and low‑flow aerators, are clogging plumbing and sometimes require expensive jetting or snaking. The maintenance lead said staff had purchased an auger and suggested exploring options ranging from installing a dedicated sink in the enrichment area to using portable handwash stations with larger traps.

Trustees asked for cost estimates and initial design work; staff said they will bring options and preliminary budgets back to the board for consideration. The district characterized the problem as operationally disruptive to teaching and student learning until a permanent fix is implemented.