Plano ISD approves grant-funded Head Start playground replacement

The Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees on March 25 approved a competitive sealed proposal (CSP 02/4015) to replace the playground at a Head Start center. The board voted unanimously in open session to accept the district’s low bid of $434,962 from We Build Fun, Inc., and trustees said most of the cost will be covered by grant money.

The board’s action came after a presentation from Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business and employee services, who described the vendor as experienced and efficient and recommended the award. Dr. Lauren Tyra moved to approve the recommendation; Trustee Catherine Goodwin seconded the motion. Because one trustee was temporarily disconnected from audio, trustees present raised hands for a voice vote and the motion carried 5–0 at that point. The chair later confirmed the motion had carried unanimously when all members were present.

Hill said the district selected the company after trying several vendors and because the company delivers on schedule. Trustees discussed accessibility and confirmed the new playground will meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. No financial amendments or alternate funding sources were proposed at the meeting.

The board did not direct additional study or changes to the contract at the meeting; staff said procurement and project teams will complete required steps to begin work and that the grant covering most of the cost has already been secured.

The district’s action followed the board policy and procurement process for competitive sealed proposals.

A vote tally recorded at the meeting showed the motion carried unanimously; minutes and the vendor contract will be posted in the district procurement records as the project moves to implementation.