Board approves central signage and awards three roof repair contracts to Diamond Roofing
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Summary
The board approved a branded sign package for Central High School paid from the windmill farm gift fund and accepted Diamond Roofing bids to replace or repair roofs at Central ($597,000), Comanche ($574,597) and Miller ($234,483). All votes were unanimous.
The Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education approved several capital outlay items, including a signage package for Central and roof repair contracts for three schools.
Staff presented proposed pan‑logo signage and lettering for Central (the “Central Rockets”) and said the project would be funded from the windmill farm gift and grants fund at a total cost of $18,009.39. Staff also noted that the vendor, Lumineo (LEO/Lumineo), is available under a Kansas state contract, which aligns with state competitive‑bidding guidelines.
Separately, the board approved three roofing contracts with Diamond Roofing after staff described a wide variance among bids and said Diamond had demonstrated a clear understanding of the work. The board approved $597,000 for Central’s roof replacement (staff noted historical tile roofing and localized structural concerns), $574,597 for a section repair at Comanche, and $234,483 for Miller Elementary. A district representative said the Central project required special attention because tile roofing and water intrusion had caused buckling of the old gym floor.
Board members made separate motions for the signage and each roofing award. All votes were recorded as aye; recorded tallies show 6‑0 for each motion. One board member asked about warranties; staff said warranties exist and details could be provided later.
The signage will proceed under the windmill farm gift and grants fund. The roofing projects were presented as capital outlay items tied to the district’s capital plan; staff indicated bids were opened at different times and that Diamond Roofing was the recommended contractor on the three projects.
