District describes bowed middle‑school gym floor; timeline depends on insurance and bidding

Superintendent Christopher Parsons told the board the middle school gym floor is badly warped in multiple places and poses a trip hazard. She said remediation teams from the insurer responded quickly, photographs document the damage, and the district has opened a claim but is “fresh into it” and has not received a timeline for repairs.

Parsons described visible conditions: “it is literally raised…in some spots,” with a section spanning about 20 feet where boards have separated and bowed into a U‑shape. She said school staff and administrators have been informed and that the building can still host some activities using other indoor spaces, but cautioned the affected gym side is unsafe for foot traffic.

Parsons told trustees the length of repair will depend on whether the insurance claim requires a formal bidding and contracting process; if so, the need to go to bid could substantially add to repair time. She said some services that had been remote in the prior year (student counseling) will be provided live this year through contracted providers, and she promised to update the board as soon as the district has a timeline from the insurer.

Discussion was limited to operational questions from trustees about teacher and parent notifications. No formal action or motion was taken; staff will continue to gather information and advise the board on next steps.

Ending: Parsons said she will keep the board updated when she learns more about repair timing from the insurance carrier and any procurement steps required.