The Local Community School District board approved a string of facilities contracts July 14 to address immediate maintenance and safety needs across the district.

What passed: trustees approved Goodson Company for a lower‑bleacher replacement after staff confirmed local permits; they approved ASI (Asphalt Seal & Repair) to perform infrared asphalt patching and crack routing on parking areas; and they approved Spartan Reconstruction to repair unsafe concrete walkways at the primary school. The board also voted to proceed with Warner Roofing for the intermediate school roofing patch work, citing Warner’s prior work for the district. Finally, the board approved purchase and installation of a second boiler burner at the primary school after staff recommended replacing the unit that was found in poor condition and pursuing a Focus on Energy rebate for the new model.

Why it matters: administrators said recent inspections showed localized roofing penetrations and cracking that are increasing leak risk at the intermediate and primary school cafeteria areas; several walkways presented tripping hazards; and blacktop settling and underground pipe issues had produced webbing cracks that need a durable solution. Staff emphasized safety as the primary concern in approving these projects.

Approvals and rationale: facilities staff said Warner offered a scope that emphasized sealing roof penetrations and resealing seams rather than wholesale replacement, and that their past work for the district supported the recommendation. For parking lots, facilities recommended asphalt infrared patching and routed crack repair as a longer‑lasting approach compared with cheaper surface sealants; the board approved the higher‑quality option after discussing lifecycle performance and budget implications. The bleacher vendor Goodson was chosen because it held the required local permits. The burner replacement was approved to complete a project already underway after staff removed the first burner to assess damage.

Ongoing items: trustees discussed hall flooring replacement and the need for further vendor quotes and a possible test area to assess shadowing on polished concrete; asbestos testing and potential abatement were noted as additional steps before full flooring work. Board members directed staff to continue collecting bids and to return to the board with final quotes and schedules.