Director of Operations Board Report

January 7, 2025

Good Evening,

Facilities:

Winter is off to a good start testing our systems early in the season. We have run into minor issues with some of our heating systems that have been serviced and now have them back up and running. Some of the issues that we still encounter are at our smaller schools. We have replaced some actuators on heating units that control the flow of hot water through the heaters. We have ordered more as there are a few left that need to be replaced still.

We are still reviewing options for an LED conversion for the schools that could reduce costs drastically in electricity. The Smart LED conversion would allow for schools to harvest light from outside and reduce the energy consumption in that particular room and throughout the school. Looking towards a conversion is essential moving forward as the ability to purchase fluorescent bulbs through distributors in the State of Maine will no longer be allowed.

Transportation:

Bus bids have come in and we are reviewing specs and availability.

The cold weather has tested our buses as well with freeze ups and mechanical issues. The harsh cold has increased warm up times for buses to ensure that all air components are functioning properly.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Christopher Roux