Board queries $400,000 grounds contract and $100,000 fuel line item during purchase‑order review

During the meeting's information items the board reviewed purchase orders over $5,000 and asked staff for details about two line items: an approximately $400,000 contract with Rotolo Consultant for grounds work and a $100,000 line item with Ratify Oil and Fuel LLC.

A board member asked what services Rotolo Consultant performs and whether the cost covers mowing "all the school grounds." Staff answered that the work includes grounds maintenance; the estimated annual cost is "roughly 400,000." The superintendent and staff said Rotolo cuts grounds at multiple locations and noted a figure of "13 at central office" in the discussion; staff added that grounds service occurs "twice a month" during the growing season.

On the Ratify Oil and Fuel LLC item—a $100,000 line in the purchase orders list—a board member asked, "What is it?" and staff said they would check and provide more detail. The transcript excerpt records the board member saying, "I'll check it out," and staff agreeing to follow up.

The purchase orders briefing listed other large procurements and routine contracts; the transcript does not record votes tied to these information items.