Facilities & Technology Committee

Bob Wedde and Norm Montgomery were present to discuss the roof project.  The three sections are something that is needed.  Previously, these sections received a sealant that helped to prolong their expected life.  That sealant can only be used once on the lifetime of a roof.  There are three sections: 1) the HS Media at $202,856, 2) THS Auxiliary Gym at $383,054, and 3) MS Locker Room at $47,976.  As of March 31, it is estimated that there remains $595,976 in Bond Funds that need to be spent down.  This takes into account the other projects taking place (chiller,s TMS Office, TES Entrance, etc).

The board gave consensus at the May 12 meeting to proceed with the roof projects.  It was just dependent on how much we can do with the remaining funds.  The two bigger projects total $585,910, which the committee feels we need to proceed with. 

The outlining factor to consider is the unknown cost of the greenhouse.  While we underestimated the cost at $15,000 for the foundation work, it has been estimated (rough estimate in casual conversation with Bob) it could cost almost $100,000.  While Scott has talked with a couple of contractors, we have yet to receive a quote.

Performance Services is currently working on a greenhouse project at Greenfield.  That project is twice the scope of ours at over $157,000, but the site work is what is costly.  Laying the foundation (concrete alone is $50,00, with about another $50,000 in utilities.  One question was whether we would need sewage.  It was felt we would need something for waste water.  But we need a contractor to tell us what is needed and the estimated cost before we can move forward.  Jim provided Scott with the name of another possible contractor who will visit and look at the project.

Norm also provided an update on the other projects.  There was not much more to add to what has already been shared with the board: the chillers are installed, demolition has been completed in the MS office and the project is moving forward, material for the elementary entrance will arrive at the end of June and that project should take a couple weeks to complete.

See above.

Scott was given this project to get quotes on March 19 being told this was a priority.  Scott was told this project was "urgent" on April 9.  The first contractor was not contacted until the first part of April with a visit on April 24.  That quote has not yet been received.

We are in the process of collecting the computers from students. The old computers have been declared surplus and will be disposed of.  Seniors are eligible to purchase the lap[tops they have been using.  We will not open up the sale of these devices to the public.  It does take considerable work to prepare them for sale, which is what the 3rd party does.  Staff and board members may purchase laptops that have been declared surplus.

The new laptops have arrived and are being processed by the IT Department.  Students devices will be ready with the beginning of the school year.  Teachers will also be getting new devices.  Steven will make arrangements with individual teachers to exchange the devices over the summer.

eLearning the past few weeks seem to go as well as expected.  The survey to parents and students was closed on Friday and the results have just been downloaded but not analyzed.

Plans are for a committee to be formed to examine whether we want to continue with the use of the MacBook Air for students or look at some other device.  This committee will organize with the start of school and make a recommendation to the board at their November meeting.

Already this summer we have replaced carpeting in two elementary classrooms.  A third classroom sustained water damage and will need to have the carpet replaced.  Three classrooms have received a new coat of paint.  The painting of the pool is moving along and is near completion.  The outside drain by the football field entrance has been repaired.  It has been mentioned that another may need repair.  The custodial crews have been busy with the summer cleaning.

It is felt that we did as well as might be expected in handling the COVID-19 crisis and school closing this past few weeks.  While we did not know what lays ahead with any certainty, we will be looking at options.  As has been the case in this crisis, the state (Governor and IDOE) has provided guidance in many areas and leave open a large degree of flexibility for local decisions to be made.

Mrs. Kikta has identified a candidate to fill the math vacancy at the middle school.  The principal has the responsibility of filling positions within their buildings.  The superintendent meets and establishes the salary for these individuals before forwarding the recommendation to the board.  It is important that we proceed with the filling of these vacancies as the market is extremely competitive.  Dr. Glaze can be sought to be involved but he does not have any legal standing as superintendent until July 1.