A presentation of Shive-Hattery architecture and technology was the focus of the meeting of the Davis County School Board on August 18. The company presented the results of an HLK study carried out for Davis County's primary and middle schools, and reported three options for replacing the system and improving energy efficiency.
Option 1 is a gas-fired system with units on the roof at a price of $ 8.08 million. Company representatives described this as a good option at the lowest price, but due to the small space over the ceilings, it should have “things” on the roof.
Option two is a water source heat pump system with cooling towers at a price of $ 8.5 million. This system would require new pipes over the ceilings and “steal” the heat from a boiler system.
The representatives of the Shive-Hattery warned of the difficulty of finding space in classrooms from the middle school for heat pumps. In the elementary building, heat pumps could be installed above the ceiling. The “plus” of this system would be fresh air.
Option three is a geothermal heat pump with a price of $ 8.7 million. A network of plastic pipes would have to be installed underground and executed with two hydroponic pumps.
Shive-Hattery representatives said that there was a 50-year guarantee for pipes and that the pipes could be drilled while using this system.
The system would cost $ 8.5 million, but would offer energy efficiency and could be the most cost-effective due to the lifespan.
With this option, the school could possibly receive a 30% discount from the law on inflation reduction.
The board will make a decision about the three options at a later date, but Shive Hattersy recommended option three because it has the highest redundancy and the most robust system.
Director of Support Services Dan Roberts proposed the board to select an option at the meeting on September 2. Shive-Hattery will then discuss the phases of the project with teachers on September 12th on September 12th.
The board approved several employee changes during the meeting. Jim Nelson's resignation from middle school was unanimously approved.
The contracts were approved for Alicia Chacon, nurse, which set the salary at $ 44,623.07. Sharlyn Marshall was approved as a half -time special teacher with a salary of $ 43,995.24.
Coach/sponsor contracts were approved for Ashton Cossolotto, Middle School Yearbook, $ 541.99; Merrik Danley, middle school football, $ 2,174.81; Jim Nelson, Assistant Girls' Wrestling, 3,787.05 USD; and Kira van Winkle, student Council Sponsor, $ 541.99.
The Board of Directors approved the withdrawal of an earlier application for the approval of Telethia Hess. This measure followed an application not to extend the Hess Treaty on June 30, 2025.
In other actions the board:
• Approved increase in replacement to $ 155 per day.
• Approved a service agreement for Teach to heal for the 2026 financial year.
• Approved a service agreement with Head Start to offer transport and food service for additional seats in the three-year pre-school program from Head Start.
• The approval of a SIEC credit agreement for the building academy submitted.
• The approval of a decision that promises the income of the district (Save Save Save (Secure A Advanced Avanced Vision for Education “as security for a Siec loan.
The school staff of Davis County took part in an active rifle training on August 19 to test all aspects of the school and community emergency reaction in such a threat.
Dan Roberts, director of Support Services, emphasized the need for training and explained: “In a real situation, our success in saving life will fall for the (one -no -noisy) preparation and not on a checklist of responsibilities.”
