Board approves five capital projects including RTU and data-closet work
Summary
The board authorized five capital projects—several RTU replacements and IT/data-closet installations—using reallocated bond proceeds and capital funds; district staff cited timing concerns and pending supplier pricing as the reason for immediate approval.
At the Oct. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting, Colleton County School District officials recommended and the board approved five capital projects: two RTU replacements at Northside (including the cafeteria unit), an RTU replacement and mini-split/data-closet work at Hendersonville, and an IT/data-closet installation at Colleton County Middle School.
Justin Simpson of the Office of Building and Grounds presented the projects and said proposals had expiration dates that would risk price increases if not authorized immediately. Finance Director Barrett told the board the funds for capital work include previously received capital (8%) money; she earlier reported the district received $5,800,000 in capital funds on Sept. 18.
A board member moved to accept the five projects and another board member seconded. The motion carried; the transcript records the vote as carried with no recorded opposition but does not list a numeric roll call.
Simpson and administration said the projects draw from reallocated bond proceeds and not from the 2025–26 bond funds. The board also scheduled an Oct. 28 capital projects work session at 5 p.m. to provide a progress update and consider additional approvals.
Superintendent Williams and Simpson said work already completed over recent breaks included flooring and painting projects, custodian training, and inspections of fire alarm, sprinkler, pump and backflow systems; the high school inspection remains scheduled for the upcoming winter break.
