Committee approves new communications system

Jun 9, 2023

MIFFLINTOWN — Students in areas of the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology building do not hear announcements during the school year.

That's about to change. The Academy's Operating Committee approved the installation of a new communications system by Sage Technology Solutions of Mount Joy during its monthly meeting Thursday night. The new system will replace and add additional speakers and alerts to the building.

The cost of the project is $116,503, which is being paid for using awarded grants.

New speakers will replace the current system, which is outdated, and reach all areas of the building. Shops will get strobe warning lights that will be activated in the event of an emergency announcement. There will also be push button call switches in all classrooms to be used in an emergency.

Compressors Purchase

The Operating Committee approved to have Carrier replace a compressor in the chiller in the amount of $15,878.38.

They also approved the purchase of a compressor and air dryers with installation from C.H. Reed for $45,640 plus freight.

Maintenance Report

The Academy obtained air quality results for its building, which came back within normal parameters. Additionally, there was:

• Two loads of donated equipment and items were picked up from Philips Ultrasound in Reedsville for the mechatronics program.

• Issues were fixed with the air conditioning as the Academy worked with Jeff Howe to replace an actuator motor on the cold-water loop.

• A drain line broke in the practical nursing area, while a load of laundry was being done. Maintenance is working to fix the pipes.

• Work to get a variable air volume (VAV) box that controls part of the office. Maintenance is working to improve temperatures.

• Mid-State Seamless Gutter is scheduled for June 12 to repair the siding at the rear of the building.

• Plans are underway to have trees and bushes trimmed and mulched in June.

• Plans are starting to have the overflow parking lot covered with stone, and lines will be painted.

• Repairs will be completed to the emergency generator in June.

• Plans to finish outdoor painting of garage doors.

In related business:

• Approved a memorandum of understanding between the Academy and United Steel, Paper, and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL CIO (United Steelworkers).

· Recommended retroactive approval of the Nurse Aide Consortium Agreement with Locust Grove Retirement Village effective March 1, 2023.

· Recommended approval of Steven Hogle to perform electrical work at the Academy, converting LED lights in the Automotive Technology area and installing wiring for a dishwasher in Culinary Arts area.

· Recommended approval to hire Nicolette Cusate, Agricultural Education for 2023-24 school year. Cusate was also awarded time to work over the summer for an agriculture-related event.

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