Trustees split on Measure E construction management contract; CI HVAC extension approved

Trustees debated two Measure E-related items April 22. Item 13k proposed awarding an as-needed construction management contract to Bernards for up to $240,962 to support a busy summer project schedule; staff said about a dozen projects would run concurrently and specialized oversight was necessary to avoid costly rework. Trustee Baker Torres questioned whether the expense was justified given existing site staff and prioritized facility needs: "I don't believe this expense reflects either (priorities or accountability)," she said, and on roll-call the item failed 2–2 and did not carry.