Marshall school board approves $39,469 fence installation at two elementary sites
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Marshall Public Schools approved a $39,469 contract with Justice Fence to install privacy and perimeter fencing at Hughes and Walters elementary schools, funded from the district sinking fund; a higher competing bid from Superior Fence was noted.
The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education on July 21 approved a $39,469 contract with Justice Fence to install fencing at Hughes and Walters elementary schools, the board said. The board voted unanimously to accept staff’s recommendation and fund the work from the district’s sinking fund.
Board Superintendent Rebecca Jones told trustees the work at Hughes Elementary will include a privacy fence around a deteriorating dumpster enclosure and a new perimeter fence around the playground. At Walters Elementary, the district will fence an inclusive playground area; the transcript notes the other playground at that site is already fenced. Staff reported two bids for the project: Justice Fence at $39,469 and Superior Fence at $72,000; staff recommended the lower bid.
The board’s motion to approve was made by Treasurer Matt Davis and supported by Vice President Shauna Campbell. Chair Amanda Lankard called for voice vote; the motion carried.
The board did not provide additional schedule details in the meeting record, and no public comment on the fence project was recorded.
The action is part of the district’s ongoing maintenance and security work paid from the sinking fund, the board said. The district did not specify a start date or contractor performance timeline during the meeting.
