# Buildings & Grounds Board Committee Meeting (October 20, 2026)

The Riverside Local Schools Buildings & Grounds Board Committee meeting on October 20, 2026, focused on aging facilities, capital-project costs, and limited available funding. Staff reported that the kitchen roof had required three patches, including a roughly 9-square-foot repair costing about $3,000, and relayed a ballpark replacement estimate of $80,000. The stadium turf was rated fair after maintenance and testing; replacement was estimated at about $650,000 for the turf alone, with additional costs possible. Members also discussed aging roofs and windows across the district, including projected future roof costs and window estimates ranging from approximately $700,000 to $3 million. No formal procurement awards or spending votes were identified in the transcript.

Staff provided a construction update on the Buckeye project. The project’s GMP was described as approximately $14.5 million, with about $400,000 in bid-day savings; discussed scope adjustments included front windows estimated at $42,000, a building sign at $15,000, and electrical work and abatement at about $21,000. A furniture package was still being priced, and a bus purchase remained a placeholder in the forecast pending bids and approval. Members also discussed a separate proposed district building plan estimated at $120 million over five years, alongside concerns that capital and general-fund resources may not cover major repairs. The discussion raised the possibility of future borrowing or a levy but did not record an action or vote on those options.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Buildings & Grounds Board Committee Meeting (October 20, 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRGeC57OoI) - Riverside Local Schools