4/25/14 - The Pinckney School Board approved some six-figure spending to fix a safety problem last night, but the expense should not interfere with the districtâs deficit elimination plan. The Pinckney High School gym floor has developed a problem with mold and mildew in the lower levels as a result of a waterlogging issue. Superintendent Rick Todd says the floor was sealed, so there was never a health safety risk to students or guests. However, he says it would be unacceptable to keep the floor in that condition, and last night the school board approved the low bid of just under $240,000 to replace and reseal the floor. About $35,000 in additional funding was also approved to pay for repairs that will fix the water problem that led to the mold. The money is coming from the remaining balance of bonds passed by voters in 2010. Pinckney is a deficit district and recently closed one of its elementary schools to stay on track with the five-year plan to get back in the black. Todd says the spending on the gym floor will not affect that effort, and this money is coming out of funds held in reserve for emergencies just like this. The work will be done over the summer to have as little impact on students as possible. (TD)
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