Sept. 21, 2026 -- Facilities, Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville's Facilities, Buildings and Grounds Committee met on September 21, 2026, to discuss various procurement and budget-related matters. Key topics included updates on the district's June 2026 financials, highlighting an $888,000 un-audited surplus in the general fund and explanations of fund balances and capital expenditures. The committee reviewed the progress of the 2024 referendum renovation projects, noting challenges with construction timelines and subcontractor coordination, but reported that bid packages have generally come in under budget, allowing for additional scope work such as LED lighting and gym window replacements. A $1.7 million capital investment was approved for Parker High School's chiller replacement, with bidding and construction planned for 2027-2028. The committee also discussed FEMA reimbursement applications related to cleanup costs from flooding at Washington school, estimated at approximately $900,000. Policy reviews and updates on federal grant funding, including Title I and ESSER funds, were presented. The committee received a budget update for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming operating and capital referenda on November 3, 2026, to address funding gaps caused by declining enrollment and state aid fluctuations. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next committee meeting and no further procurement motions were recorded.