Operations committee reviews LRP updates: turf finished, doors and exterior repairs done; Penn London wiring and elementary HVAC to be bid

The operations committee reviewed long‑range capital plan updates and several projects under way or planned across Avon Grove School District.

Completed and near‑complete work. District staff said the high school turf installation and new graphics are finished and that exterior door replacement projects have been completed at the middle school, intermediate school and Penn London Elementary, with minor door hardware adjustments still pending. At the middle school staff said CMU block damaged near the gym’s loading area was replaced with a stucco finish after a suitable block match could not be found.

Major upcoming procurements. Staff said they will present final roof replacement budget numbers for the former FS Engle (Bridal Sengle) building after receiving bids. Staff described a schedule for an HVAC recommissioning and replacement project for elementary campuses (an HVAC assessment was completed and consolidated engineers were selected to prepare technical bid documents); staff said the district received a $1,000,000 grant toward that HVAC work and will request remaining capital funding in the budget process.

Technology and E‑rate project. Staff described an E‑rate‑eligible rewiring for Penn London Elementary to upgrade copper and fiber cabling to match high school and middle school network capacity. Staff said bid documents will be public for about a month with a mid‑February opening and that the E‑rate program would fund roughly half the project cost if approved; the district would pay the local share.

Chiller and temporary equipment. Staff said temporary chiller rentals previously used at one site were removed during the break because vendors indicated a replacement could be sourced if needed in spring, which avoids ongoing monthly rental charges.

Why it matters: Staff emphasized that several projects are time‑sensitive and tied to the capital budget and grant timelines. Board members asked about the scale of upcoming projects, contractor capacity for large roofs, and warranty and product selection. Staff said final bid documents and contract recommendations will return to the board for approval.