The school district buildings and sites, including the grounds, buildings, and equipment, will be kept clean and in good repair.  Employees should notify the building principal when something is in need of repair or removal, including graffiti.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in cooperation with administration, faculty, and maintenance personnel, to maintain the school district buildings and sites.  As part of this responsibility, a maintenance schedule shall be created and adhered to in compliance with this policy.

Approved: 7-1-92            
Reviewed :  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

Generally, except for emergency situations, requests for improvements or repairs shall be made to the superintendent by building principals and the head of maintenance. Requirements for requests outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

Minor improvements, not exceeding a cost of $2,000, may be approved by the superintendent. Improvements exceeding $2,000 must be approved by the board. Routine maintenance and repairs outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

Approved:  5-14-90               
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-49-10, 6-11-14
Reviewed:  7-11-22                                                   

In the event an emergency requiring repairs in excess of the statutory minimums required by law, to a school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation and to prevent the closing of school, the provisions relating to bidding shall not apply.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to obtain certification from the Area Education Agency administrator stating such repairs were necessary to prevent the closing of school.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.

Approved:  7-1-92            
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-00, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                                  

The board recognizes the need for access to its buildings and sites by persons with disabilities.  School district buildings and sites currently in use shall be altered to be accessible to persons with disabilities unless the alteration would cause an undue hardship for the school district.  Renovated and new buildings and sites will be accessible to persons with disabilities.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, upon board approval, to take the necessary action to ensure school district buildings and sites are accessible to the persons with disabilities.

Approved:   7-1-92    
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 1-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

The board believes everyone should treat school district buildings and sites and property with respect for the benefit of the education program.  Users of school district property shall treat it with care.  Employees discovering vandalism should report it to the building principal as soon as possible.

Persons suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property may be subject to discipline by the school district.  If the person is under the jurisdiction of the school district, they may be reported to local law enforcement officials.  Persons who are not under the jurisdiction of the school district and who are suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property shall be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

In concert with the board's goal to utilize public funds in an effective and efficient manner, employees and students shall practice energy conservation methods when utilizing the school district's buildings and sites.  These methods include, but are not limited to, turning off lights and equipment when not in use, appropriately regulating the temperature of the facility, particularly when it is not in use, and keeping windows and doors properly closed or open, depending on weather conditions.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop guidelines for employees and students for energy conservation.  It shall be the responsibility of employees and students to abide by these guidelines.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

The board may contract for custodial and other maintenance services for the school district buildings and sites.  The superintendent is authorized to contract for such services.   Except in the case of emergency, the board shall approve the contracts for these services if the cost exceeds $2,000.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to consider the financial condition of the school district and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent in making such contracts.

Approved:   7-1-92         
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13- 00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07,01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22