Article Summary: The Beecher Board of Education unanimously approved two separate, significant plumbing projects for the high school totaling over $88,000 during its May 14 meeting. The board awarded both contracts to Action Plumbing to replace a failing water supply line and repair a staff bathroom drain.

Beecher Board of Education Key Points:

• Approved a $43,000 contract with Action Plumbing to replace the main water supply line at Beecher High School.

• Authorized a second contract with Action Plumbing for $45,100 to repair a staff bathroom drain at the high school.

• The total cost for the two distinct projects is $88,100.

• Both measures were approved unanimously by the board following discussions at a prior Facilities meeting.

BEECHER, IL – The Beecher Board of Education took decisive action on aging infrastructure at Beecher High School, approving two major plumbing repair projects with a combined cost of $88,100 at its meeting on Wednesday, May 14. Both contracts were awarded to Action Plumbing to address critical needs identified by the district.

The first project involves the complete replacement of the main water supply line at the high school, a significant undertaking priced at $43,000. Board member Amanda Hanson made the motion, which received a second from member Adriana Diachenko, leading to a unanimous 7-0 vote in favor.

The second, more costly project, addresses the repair of a staff bathroom drain at the high school for $45,100. Board member Brandy Flores motioned for its approval, with member Hanson providing the second. During the discussion, Superintendent Dr. Jack Gaham emphasized to the board that the two plumbing issues were “two distinct and different projects,” ensuring clarity on the scope and necessity of each repair. This item also passed with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

The approvals followed previous discussions at the district’s Facilities committee meeting, where the condition of the high school’s plumbing and the need for these specific repairs were vetted. The board’s swift and unanimous approval indicates a clear consensus on the urgency of the infrastructure work.

The projects represent a substantial investment in the maintenance and operational integrity of the high school campus. By addressing the failing supply line and the problematic drain, the board aims to prevent potential future disruptions, water damage, and more costly emergency repairs. Work on the projects is expected to be scheduled to minimize disruption to school activities.

All board members were present for the vote: President Ashley Belt, Vice President Ashley Fluechtling, Secretary Brandy Flores, and members Adriana Diachenko, Amanda Hanson, Dr. Marie Hansel, and Stacy Mazurek.