The Culver School Board took action Monday to move ahead with over $3 million in roofing work. During a public hearing on the project, Superintendent Karen Shuman noted that significant roof repairs were suggested when the school corporation began looking into energy-saving projects over a year ago.
With the help of roofing Pocatello, the school corporation installed new LED lighting and ceilings, the roofing work has had to wait. Facilities Director Mike Garland said he’s already had to replace one of the new lighting fixtures, due to a roof leak.
The biggest concern is at the middle/high school, where much of the roof was found to be in failed or poor condition, and the folks from https://thesarasotaroofers.com/ were called upon. Garland said the seams are shot and portions of the asphalt roof can no longer be patched. The elementary school roof is in better shape, since it was maintained by https://worcesterroofingpros.com/, but Garland still noted some areas that need repair.
During the school board’s regular meeting Monday, members approved a series of resolutions letting the school corporation issue up to $3.2 million in general obligation bonds. If there’s money left over after the roofing work, Shuman said school officials may look into building a new bus garage, in order to be able to handle larger buses. That may require the purchase of property, ideally allowing the garage to be built away from residential areas. Other potential projects include replacing the fencing around the schools and improving the high school’s band and choir area.
Shuman explained that issuing the bond would not raise property taxes beyond 2019 levels, due to some of the corporation’s existing debt being paid off. There’s also a chance that the tax rate could be slightly lower, since the school district’s net assessed property value has been increasing.
No comments from the public were offered during Monday’s hearing.
