August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM - WORK SESSION

Description:  The public is hereby advised that this meeting is being recorded. Any residents or taxpayers who speak must state their name and municipality. The comment opportunity is limited to three minutes per speaker. As a reminder, the Audience of Citizens portion of the meeting is not designed for debate or discussion with the Board.  When appropriate, individual school directors may choose to respond to public comments that have been made once the Audience of Citizens period has concluded or request that a member of the Administration follow up with the speakers after the meeting.

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The Administration is requesting the approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development, Public School Facility Improvement Grant. The District is requesting a grant in the amount of up to $6,500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development for the refurbishment and installation of HVAC replacements at the following buildings: North Wales Elementary & York Ave. Elementary. We would also be submitting for the interior lighting replacement at A.M. Kulp Elementary, Nash Elementary and North Wales Elementary. 

The total project cost estimated budget at $6,500,000.00, with the possibility of incentives, rebates, and grants in the amount of up to 75% of the total project cost or $4,875,000.00. The district would be required to provide a promissory share of 25% or a cost of the project in the amount of $1,625,000.00, or the balance of the difference between the grant awarded and the total project cost. These items are currently listed on the current Capital Needs list and are to be included in the upcoming Facilities Assessment. This application is due by August 7, 2026.

North Wales:
Chillers and associated pumps
TRU-1 thru TRU-5
RTU-1 & RTU-2
KHS-1 (Kitchen)
AHU-1 & AHU-2 (Cafeteria)
Gymnasium AHU

York Ave :
Chillers and associated pumps
RTU-1 thru RTU-4
TRU-1 thru TRU-4
AHU-1 (Health Suite)
KME-1 (Kitchen)
 
Lighting and lighting control upgrades for the entire building for the following buildings:
North Wales
Kulp
Nash

 

Description:  Adjourn meeting