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1) Approve meeting minutes (amended): Motion to approve minutes with Jack Fisher's requested amendment to add the roll call for a prior VIP package vote. Moved: Jack Fisher. Second: Mr. Seneck. Vote: Ms. Giositz yes; Dr. Goff yes; Mr. Krakus yes; Jeff Fisher yes; Jack Fisher yes; Mr. Seneck yes; Catherine Ruggiero yes; Dr. Hahn yes. Outcome: approved.

2) Locker change order (PCO) — not-to-exceed $40,000: Motion to authorize a purchase/change order to add lockers (84 total) across the middle school and associated field modifications (electrical/data, countertop work). Moved: Catherine Ruggiero. Second: Dr. Goff. Vote: recorded unanimous yes votes in favor. Outcome: approved. Notes: Lockers themselves estimated $25,000–$26,000; lead time ~15 weeks; project staff estimated total lockers after addition would be 992.

3) Classroom furnishings — 20 student desks and chairs ($7,210.50): Motion to approve purchase included in FF&E projection. Moved: Jack Fisher. Second: Ms. Giositz. Vote: unanimous yes. Outcome: approved.

4) April vendor invoice package ($949,830.95): Motion to approve vendor invoice package including Fontaine requisition ($725,930.34). Moved: Ms. Giositz. Second: Dr. Goff. Vote: Recorded yes votes with two abstentions (Jack Fisher; Committee chair abstained after Jeff Fisher lost connection). Outcome: approved with abstentions.

5) Adjournment: Motion to adjourn moved by Jack Fisher, seconded by Ms. Giositz. Vote: unanimous yes. Outcome: meeting adjourned.

Each action above was recorded in the meeting transcript and minutes. Where the transcript records variations or missing connections (for example, Jeff Fisher temporarily lost connection during the vendor invoice vote), the committee noted abstentions rather than a no vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Building Committee meeting May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and recorded outcomes from the May 6, 2025 Walpole School Building Committee meeting, including minutes approval, locker PCO, desks purchase and vendor invoice package.","taxTitle","Walpole Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71120,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566651,"Committee approves April vendor invoice package; staff warns against withholding payments to Fontaine",120,983000,1103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56&start=983&end=1103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56/thumbnail_983000.jpg","/articles/6566651/Massachusetts/Committee-approves-April-vendor-invoice-package-staff-warns-against-withholding-payments-to-Fontaine","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566651-714e0767c540e0f187d619611e2da605/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105819&Signature=X5c7dM5DU41Siy9L1pC2vJ~jOrDVhdcx5eo6lLoMKsiRb678NzrG77NU6jrwvG0dnTL8Hw4SqAZeDrJBbbnlYWfWnkxehCTDgnUX1wYe~2NwcqnX1cUj0B4IU4JLwW6r86rhLxhpIEawHKTXTAvJdYJpSXDkwIJJky0zUG38cNYXp~GabvRWi8Ml~jYXUMjY4CNT2uZ97eGbibH8Nss8FmGY5rxfSeIwk90XEc72Pywm6JNhisl55GZCQQX1nCGypeWHzqEnW3e6EYCftJc7SmAxmiTl~b81HKvsUGiFSSkxQ0mlRb2t44LR5ZNo4mpaeuaq0L-gVNj3NhXHaUa8fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walpole School Building Committee approved the April vendor invoice package on May 6, totaling $949,830.95, which included a Fontaine requisition of $725,930.34 and other invoices for Vertex, TapPay and landscape coordination work.

At the meeting, Patrick (project staff) noted community concern about payments tied to the VIP package and emphasized the committee's fiscal obligation under the contract. Patrick said the scope of work had been performed and certified by TapPay and warned against withholding payment in a way that could expose the town to claims. He said, as recorded, that the matters were “governed by, general log 149,\" and added that Fontaine had been performing the contracted scope and submitting certified pay requisitions.

The motion to approve the vendor invoice package was moved by Ms. Giositz and seconded by Dr. Goff. The committee polling recorded several yes votes and two abstentions (one from Jack Fisher and one recorded by the chair, who said they would abstain because Jeff Fisher had lost connection). The invoice package vote passed with the abstentions noted.

Why it matters: The invoice package represents a significant monthly draw on the project account and the Fontaine requisition reflects work nearing completion; staff framed approval as a financial obligation rather than a new endorsement of contested work.

Details: The vendor package amount was $949,830.95. Fontaine's requisition portion was $725,930.34 and staff reported Fontaine at roughly 94% contract completion. TapPay performed invoice certification related to Fontaine pay applications.

Next steps: The committee approved the invoice package; staff will process payments consistent with contract terms and prepare any required documentation for MSBA reimbursement and project accounting.","The Walpole School Building Committee voted to approve the April vendor invoice package totaling $949,830.95. Staff cautioned that payments to contractor Fontaine are contractual obligations and cited Chapter 149 concerns if payments were withheld as a protest.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566656,"Middle school construction nears finishing tasks; MSBA reimbursement close to final payment",1066,145000,1211000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56&start=145&end=1211","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56/thumbnail_145000.jpg","/articles/6566656/Massachusetts/Middle-school-construction-nears-finishing-tasks-MSBA-reimbursement-close-to-final-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566656-79feb756728e39ccd42499ff1f7eb93b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105819&Signature=GP6uojctsOA8mdUewM4mjcWO6RW8YCFjBr7spoAhATZ9BncdsbKZgTNtfOjN7A3quyJWivsw9Aifz~d5Cqhk8jiocxyE4HVKgFAwSMBfFndZQ6rvxynBZn4ZI-AMpQMVBkHvCUcw8mSGnRW4Rlas9v-V28cSvJyOiHJqJPL9DuJE1sD7NRS~6d3FAa5-5IFeq1YCND9~qHodxQqqetldC3JXuwuoA9pUP-Lk--V4r162fryUfy~BlZMKEyPCgjIMdL01MO8nBuk5hd10Y-B4UqYU0SSx3hObxyENvmxYJPXP1jc56QEBbDgf5~47OibA70Z6-ISv27K8eYRrsqzTLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Project staff told the Walpole School Building Committee on May 6 that the middle school construction is in final site-work phases, including hydroseeding, footings for canopy structures, walkways and fencing, and that some municipal work on curbing and road widening will begin later in the week.

Griffin, the project representative, said the work is “really down to seeding at this point,” and described subgrading for dugout canopies, fence posts already poured and scheduled concrete pours for walkways and dugout pads.

Staff said the landscaper has set fence posts and that fence fabric will be installed after concrete and paving are complete. They also said the town will begin curbing and road-widening work to create additional parking along East Street.

On finance and reimbursement, Kate reported the project has received about 94.52% of eligible MSBA reimbursements to date; MSBA will review the final submission and hold the remaining payment until the closeout process is complete.

Why it matters: These remaining site tasks affect the schedule for opening and final site amenities (bleachers, canopies and safety netting). MSBA's withholding of final reimbursement until closeout is a standard closeout control that affects final project accounting.

Next steps: Staff said they expect concrete pads and site furnishings to appear over the next two to three weeks as paving and concrete work completes and that MSBA will process the final reimbursement after project closeout documentation.","Project staff reported site stabilization, upcoming concrete pours and fencing work and said MSBA reimbursements are at about 94.52%, with final payments held until closeout.",{"_32":100,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":101,"_40":102,"_42":103,"_44":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566658,"Walpole committee approves locker change order and new desks after sixth-grade enrollment rise",187,339000,526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56&start=339&end=526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203837-b65ae3e8d29b38e6861ea3ceac157a56/thumbnail_339000.jpg","/articles/6566658/Massachusetts/Walpole-committee-approves-locker-change-order-and-new-desks-after-sixth-grade-enrollment-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566658-6f5d7a7a8cdab85fef21459d8958b046/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105819&Signature=LKNQySEJN67V3RpKocxtWnT4jjTXFRWcKN2mWErhj8C7FmT4LpW9~LryMt6bDuOJ7DpWbAYoDBdnH-I-LAUADt7NZ-~TYb6lnkME9hfHTonEJ1JVr1LD939nfOdXD0gqPLMnjMooHkq6f3KXZjXqcmz-LnPFjgPG4AAcq46v5fY63NAQzm~XiLIFEXCvGgGX2ItpF7UPfup4yNOqhMXL6eLCC1OBUk0TiNu4Ckp9J8WD6Qyr7AseSFXN2rQizPYeVpi9E~oUrPCkBdKLRHrHXukK0gB2nbaSLNc9M7OhkOVnYA-klN0TkLkYKLDUYx7LhMkUCyEiJpOjLgMetVySrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walpole School Building Committee on May 6 approved a not-to-exceed $40,000 change order to add 84 student lockers across the new middle school and separately approved 20 student desks and chairs, responding to a larger-than-expected incoming sixth-grade class.

Committee members voted unanimously to permit the locker purchase and installation, and separately approved $7,210.50 for 20 student desks and chairs, after district staff said current locker counts would not accommodate next year’s sixth graders.

District staff and project team members said the school was designed around 905 students and 908 lockers but that new enrollments left the sixth grade short. Griffin, the project representative, said, “we have about, I think, 908 lockers in the school.” Carrie, the district staff member who provided enrollment figures, said, “So we are 15 lockers short at sixth grade.” Committee member Catherine Ruggiero moved the locker authorization, saying she would vote to approve a locker PCO “and a not to exceed value of 40,000.” Dr. Goff seconded; the motion carried.

Why it matters: The committee and staff said the change is intended to preserve the school’s team-based model, in which students remain on a single floor and each student needs an assigned locker. Committee members pressed staff on whether the additions would accommodate future growth; staff said enrollment projections were monitored and that the requested lockers and desks were intended to give some room to grow.

Details of the change: Project staff described how the 84 lockers will be added: 36 new lockers on the first floor (by converting single-tier to double-tier units in breakout areas) and 48 added across the second and third floors by installing double-tier banks in breakout corners. Project staff estimated the locker units themselves cost about $25,000–$26,000 and noted a roughly 15-week lead time for manufacture; the $40,000 authorization is intended as a not-to-exceed allowance to capture lockers, electrical/data work and countertop modifications.

The committee separately approved $7,210.50 to purchase 20 student desks and chairs for classrooms; staff said the desks will move with cohorts as enrollment shifts between grades.

Commitments and next steps: Staff said they will release the locker order to meet the lead time and complete required electrical and data work before installation. No further policy changes were adopted; the approvals were limited to the specific procurement and associated field modifications.","The Walpole School Building Committee approved a not-to-exceed $40,000 change order to add lockers across the middle school and separately approved 20 student desks and chairs after the district reported higher-than-expected sixth-grade enrollment.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Walpole School Building Committee actions, May 6, 2025

Committee approves April vendor invoice package; staff warns against withholding payments to Fontaine

Middle school construction nears finishing tasks; MSBA reimbursement close to final payment

Walpole committee approves locker change order and new desks after sixth-grade enrollment rise