School officials outlined the next steps for planned roof work at the district's middle school and the career and technical education (CTE) building, telling the board that approving a design proposal would start pre-bid work and allow the district to solicit contractor bids.

The discussion focused on scope, phasing and timing rather than a purchase decision. A staff member described the proposed contract as covering design, bidding support and post-award construction oversight: "By approving this proposal, essentially what you're saying is that you give us approval to move forward in designing, commissioning, all this work that goes into getting the bids ready to go out," a staff speaker told the board. Staff estimated the earliest bids would be returned in January or February and clarified the design firm would perform onsite inspections and construction-administration services after award.

Board members asked whether the district could phase the work and save money by excluding the CTE building from the first phase. Staff explained the design firm charges for the design work portion even if a project is later not awarded and said phasing would produce separate base bids so the district could choose to accept one or both projects when bids arrive.

One board member asked whether fees and design deliverables would still be usable if the district delayed one project for a year; staff said they expected a one-year delay could be accommodated but said they would confirm that with the designer. The staff presentation referenced possible savings if projects were phased but did not present a firm, board-approved figure for any savings.

The record shows a discussion and clarifying questions but no formal motion or recorded vote to approve the design services proposal during the meeting segment in the transcript.

Board members asked staff to confirm whether the design firm would hold their pricing for one year and to provide any additional cost details before the board takes action.