Glendora Unified recommends facilities master plan, schedules summer projects including STEAM labs and freezer replacement
April 30, 2024 | Glendora Unified, School Districts, California
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District facilities and operations staff on April 30 walked trustees through ongoing and planned site‑by‑site facilities work and recommended moving forward with a facilities master plan (FMP) to prioritize capital repairs and estimate costs.
Facilities staff described recent work — HVAC replacements where units failed, playground upgrades, asphalt repairs and targeted interior projects at elementary, middle and high schools — and outlined major summer priorities: installation/completion of STEAM labs at elementary sites, continued HVAC and chiller/boiler maintenance at middle schools, a replacement freezer for the central kitchen at Williams Educational Center, and playground surfacing and equipment replacements at multiple elementary sites.
Mr Parada (facilities) described site‑level items and sequencing: roof and asphalt surveys completed, contracted playground installations over breaks, and phased HVAC replacements timed for school breaks. "When the units fail, we replace them; we also have a prioritized roofing list and will phase in asphalt and painting projects," Parada said.
On security and communications, staff recommended piloting a commercial‑scale Verizon network extender at Glendora High School's Welcome Center to address weak cellular coverage (particularly Verizon). The pilot device would be installed over the summer, tested for ~30 days and expanded to other public gathering areas if successful. Presenters noted that the district's Wi‑Fi was assessed as generally adequate but cellular coverage is weak due to tower location and geography.
For longer‑term planning, Miss Wallack presented two FMP proposals: a smaller, targeted consultant (Dixon Smart Schoolhouse, estimated ~$20,000 and ~60 days to deliver prioritized system condition assessments and cost estimates) and a much larger full‑service firm with a longer, more expensive process. Staff recommended contracting with Dixon Smart Schoolhouse and bringing an agreement to the board for consideration at the May meeting so consultants could begin site assessments during summer breaks. "We recommend moving forward with the FMP specifically with Dixon Smart Schoolhouse," Miss Wallack said; staff said a contract could be presented at the May 13 board meeting.
Board members asked for clearer per‑site financial modeling (direct vs. overhead costs), options for relocating programs housed at Williams to under‑percent‑utilized sites, and details on licensing or conversion costs for preschool/childcare spaces before any moves are made. Staff committed to return with a refined cost allocation model and the proposed FMP contract for board action in open session.
No formal procurement votes occurred at this session; the board discussed next steps and adjourned after closing remarks.
Facilities staff described recent work — HVAC replacements where units failed, playground upgrades, asphalt repairs and targeted interior projects at elementary, middle and high schools — and outlined major summer priorities: installation/completion of STEAM labs at elementary sites, continued HVAC and chiller/boiler maintenance at middle schools, a replacement freezer for the central kitchen at Williams Educational Center, and playground surfacing and equipment replacements at multiple elementary sites.
Mr Parada (facilities) described site‑level items and sequencing: roof and asphalt surveys completed, contracted playground installations over breaks, and phased HVAC replacements timed for school breaks. "When the units fail, we replace them; we also have a prioritized roofing list and will phase in asphalt and painting projects," Parada said.
On security and communications, staff recommended piloting a commercial‑scale Verizon network extender at Glendora High School's Welcome Center to address weak cellular coverage (particularly Verizon). The pilot device would be installed over the summer, tested for ~30 days and expanded to other public gathering areas if successful. Presenters noted that the district's Wi‑Fi was assessed as generally adequate but cellular coverage is weak due to tower location and geography.
For longer‑term planning, Miss Wallack presented two FMP proposals: a smaller, targeted consultant (Dixon Smart Schoolhouse, estimated ~$20,000 and ~60 days to deliver prioritized system condition assessments and cost estimates) and a much larger full‑service firm with a longer, more expensive process. Staff recommended contracting with Dixon Smart Schoolhouse and bringing an agreement to the board for consideration at the May meeting so consultants could begin site assessments during summer breaks. "We recommend moving forward with the FMP specifically with Dixon Smart Schoolhouse," Miss Wallack said; staff said a contract could be presented at the May 13 board meeting.
Board members asked for clearer per‑site financial modeling (direct vs. overhead costs), options for relocating programs housed at Williams to under‑percent‑utilized sites, and details on licensing or conversion costs for preschool/childcare spaces before any moves are made. Staff committed to return with a refined cost allocation model and the proposed FMP contract for board action in open session.
No formal procurement votes occurred at this session; the board discussed next steps and adjourned after closing remarks.
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