The Newberry County Board of Trustees approved an administration recommendation to enter a contract with Edcon Incorporated for sidewalk and awning improvements at Bruin Elementary and Whitmire Community School for a total of $396,000. The administration presented the recommendation during the meeting; a board member moved to accept the recommendation, it was seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.

Why it matters: The contract covers immediate facility work at two district schools. Facilities staff were assigned to finalize contract documents after the meeting.

Details: The transcript records the administration's recommendation as “for a total price of 396,000.” The motion to accept the recommendation was recorded in the public minutes; no contract number or bid details were provided in the discussion recorded in the transcript. Staff referred questions about inflation adjustments to a later administrative follow-up.

Ending: Facilities staff will complete execution of the contract and return any required updates to the board.