Work is progressing on the roofing at Attalla Elementary School.
Superintendent Ray Landers said work began about four weeks ago on the project. He told school board members he expects the project to be completed by the construction company's target date.
Landers said the system's insurance will not help pay for roof repairs, so the system will have to shoulder the full cost. Board member Preston Nix on Tuesday asked about an appeal process for the insurance claim, but Landers said there is none.
Landers said the Alabama risk management group supported by the schools ruled the roof's failure wasn't an act of nature, but because the roof was old. Still, Landers said, he hoped the system would get money to help offset the costs of carpet and roofing tiles inside the school building that were damaged.
Twelve classrooms, two hallways, the library, front office, principal's office, front entrance and the old gymnasium were affected by the leaks in the areas of the old Curtiston Primary School building.
The board approved applying for $365,000 in federal Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. The funds will pay for the roof repairs and other needed maintenance at the school, including the replacement of heating and air units, some doors and windows.
Total cost for the project, including architect fees, was an estimated $361,750.28. River City Construction in Georgia has a 90-day completion time, Landers said.
The school system has not yet received the bond funds, but Landers said it could fix the roof and pay itself back with the bond money.
He said the system would have a payment due for materials in the upcoming weeks.
Landers said the board should have a resolution to consider on the QZAB funds by the end of May.