Kathy Dzewaltowski, Observer
Work session:
The work session discussion focused on developing "requests for qualifications" for the Construction Management At-Risk approach that the board is considering for the high school construction projects. Board members were undecided as to whether to allow the firm that is hired to be able to self-perform work.
Regular meeting:
The board broke from its tradition of electing the vice president (Susan Marshall) to be the new president, and instead, board members elected Nancy Knopp with a vote of 6-1 to be the new president. The board elected Susan Marshall to serve again as vice president with a vote of 6-1. Mrs. Marshall was the dissenting vote in both instances. Mrs. Knopp is entering her 11th year of serving on the school board and previously served as board president in 2001-02 when the board closed two schools due to budget concerns. Dave Colburn, who nominated Mrs. Knopp, said he felt she deserved the opportunity to serve as president under better circumstances.
The board was presented with schematic plans for the construction projects at Amanda Arnold and Ogden Elementary Schools. Both plans included "safe rooms," which board members had previously expressed concerns about including in any plans due to costs and due to equity issues. The board will be provided information about the costs in a few weeks after plans are finalized. Board members approved 7-0 the schematic designs for both Amanda Arnold and Ogden.
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