Cloverdale board approves guaranteed savings contract

CLOVERDALE — School leaders recently took a big step forward with upcoming building improvements at Cloverdale Schools.

The Cloverdale School Board approved a guaranteed savings contract with EMCOR Construction Services at its regular session a week ago.

The renovations will be under way more than two years after they were first considered.

A guaranteed savings contract is one through which a provider can make a guarantee of reduced energy and operating costs of one or a number of buildings.

The project will include a replacement of Cloverdale High School’s domestic water heater, as well as a remodel of the gymnasium restrooms and ventilation system. The repairs at the high school also include replacing the central core chiller as well as carpet replacement.

Repairs at Cloverdale Middle School will include a chiller replacement and window repair. Meanwhile at Cloverdale Elementary School, they will include replacing a main distribution panel (MDP) and exhaust fans, as well as carpet replacement and window repair.

The contract stipulates that EMCOR is not responsible for the maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment beyond a one-year warranty period. This can include ductwork, heat exchangers, coils, wiring and piping.

The contract sets the cost of the renovations in total at $3,797,564. The work will be carried out by Shambaugh & Son, the same contractor which recently did major building renovations at North Putnam High School.

Superintendent Greg Linton stated at the meeting that Stacy Barclay of Sutherlin, Zeiner & Barclay had reviewed and approved the contract.

According to the contract, the renovations are set to be under way by May 3 and completed before the end of the year.

In other business:

• The board heard a presentation from Lora Busch and Chad Nunley of the Area 30 Career Center. They highlighted six students as well as provided information on programs Area 30 offers, its staff and its budget.

• The board approved hiring an additional special education teacher for the 2021-22 school year.

• The board approved two teachers for the summer school program at Cloverdale.

• The board approved changing the number of days for the K-12 treasurer and CMS’ guidance secretary from 220 days to 210 days.

The board also recognized Cloverdale’s Students of the Month:

• Cloverdale Elementary School: Avery Bailey

• Cloverdale Middle School: Clay Pennington

• Cloverdale High School: Abbi Yartz

The board also approved the following personnel report:

• Retirement: Debra Estep - CES developmental preschool special education teacher; Susan Fagg - kindergarten teacher; Don Bain - CHS part-time custodian; and Maria Langdon - CES custodian;

• Coaching:

— Resignation: Steve Caulkins - CMS football coach;

— Hire: John Cartmell - CHS assistant track coach;

­­— Volunteers: Charlie Lee - CHS volunteer baseball coach; Rob Costin - CHS volunteer softball coach; and Steve Caulkins - CHS volunteer softball coach.

Board member Donna Fidler was absent at the meeting.

The next regular meeting of the Cloverdale School Board is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Cloverdale Middle School Media Center.