# Facilities Committee of the Whole (October 26th, 2026)

GF Schools Facilities Committee of the Whole meeting (October 26, 2026): The committee discussed adding air conditioning at Wilder and Schrader. Wilder’s earlier quote was about $1.45 million, with a current estimate potentially closer to $1.75 million; a prior Schrader estimate was about $5.5 million, and members noted that costs may have increased. The work would likely be funded from the building fund, which had a balance of about $1 million as of June 30, though members asked whether safety-and-security funds or financing could also be used. No purchase or project approval was made. The committee referred the issue for further Finance Committee discussion and asked administration to develop options covering costs, funding, timing, and the implications of addressing Wilder and Schrader together or separately. The committee also discussed Schrader’s long-term condition and whether replacement should be considered; debt payments are expected to end in 2027, freeing funds in 2028. The need for a four-to-six-month lead time for an AC unit was noted.

The committee also began setting priorities for a five-year facilities plan, including roofs, parking lots, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, elevators, playgrounds, flooring, building envelopes, and fire panels. Staff reported approximately $850,000 in recent roof repairs and planned to provide roof-scan information, project options, and per-building operating costs. Members asked that the plan also assess building consolidation, rental space, and replacing relocatable classrooms; prior estimates cited additions of about $2.3 million at Wilder and $3.5–$3.6 million at Viking. Administration was asked to prepare information for the November 16 Finance Committee meeting, with a later Facilities Committee meeting to be scheduled. No formal procurement award or spending vote was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Facilities Committee of the Whole (October 26th, 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvqV9MbdwpY) - GF Schools