02-23-26 Monthly Board Workshop

The Coeur d'Alene Public Schools held their monthly board workshop on February 23, 2026, focusing primarily on updates from the Maintenance and Facilities Department. Director Mike Wester provided a detailed overview of the department's operations, including custodial services, groundskeeping, and maintenance across the district's extensive facilities. Key procurement-related highlights included the department's efforts to maximize cost savings by performing as much work in-house as possible, generating $101,000 in revenue from auctioning surplus assets, and reinvesting those funds into critical projects and equipment upgrades such as new vehicles and forklifts. The department also implemented energy-saving initiatives projected to save approximately $39,000 annually. Additionally, the district uses contracted custodial services for evening shifts at middle and high schools, with contracts approved by the board. Facility rental management was discussed, highlighting the use of the Facilitron platform to streamline bookings, manage liability insurance, and increase rental revenue, which totaled approximately $215,000 so far this school year. The district returns 20% of rental revenue to schools to support facility upkeep, with priorities including athletic equipment, bleachers, and scoreboards. The board also discussed challenges related to facility usage, fee structures, and balancing community access with operational costs. No formal votes or motions related to procurement were recorded during this meeting. The remainder of the workshop focused on academic assessment data and district performance metrics unrelated to procurement.