CGCC okays roof replacement, core themes

“Both need regular replacement, but recent wet weather highlighted the need,” said Facilities Director Jim Austin.

“These items have become critically apparent with the recent wet months we have experienced and require immediate remediation to ensure both health and operation stability,” Austin reported to the college board at its Tuesday meeting in Hood River.

The budget for both projects is $159,951, and will use funds from the facility contingency accounts, he said.

The contract was awarded to Arrow Roofing and Sheetmetal of Portland. Work is proposed to begin during spring break at the college, March 21, and continue for two weeks.

Austin noted that a lot of access holes in the roof will be eliminated with the replacement, including an eight-inch hole dating back to when the building was a tuberculosis hospital.

In other business, the board approved a series of three core themes and related objectives.

The new objectives were adjusted to include measurable results, to give better evaluation as to whether each of the core themes had been met.

The first core theme, as now adopted by the board, is “Building dreams — access” and includes measurable results regarding enrollment at the college. The second theme is “Transforming lives — education” and includes measurable results regarding student retention, certificate and degree completion, employment and skill levels.

The third theme is “Strengthening our community — partnerships” and will be measured using business, industry and community surveys.