APSB Maintenance Committee Meeting 9.1.26

The Ascension Public Schools Maintenance Committee held a meeting on September 1, 2026, focusing primarily on contract amendments related to a performance contract with Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI). The committee discussed closing out the construction phase of the contract, which includes equipment installation such as chillers and lighting, and transitioning to the controls and monitoring phase. A credit of approximately $1.2 million from JCI will be retained internally to complete the controls portion without additional cost to the district. The committee emphasized the importance of guaranteed energy savings and the challenges in negotiating contract terms to ensure these savings are realized. Additionally, the committee reviewed punch list items and confirmed ongoing oversight to ensure contract completion. Another key procurement-related topic was the installation of a new pad-mounted transformer to replace aging pole-mounted transformers at Central Middle School, which will be coordinated with a new gym construction project. The board approved motions related to these contract matters and infrastructure improvements, highlighting cost efficiencies gained through energy savings and ensuring safety and reliability of electrical service.