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School board approves consent agenda and authorizes demolition of Arlington Preparatory Academy after DBE questions
Summary
At its March 20 meeting, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a multi-item consent agenda and separately authorized demolition of Arlington Preparatory Academy. Board members pressed staff about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation and how the district advertises public construction bids.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on March 20 approved a consent agenda of routine items and separately authorized staff to advertise for and award a demolition contract for Arlington Preparatory Academy.
Board President Stewart called the meeting to order and the board first approved the consent agenda as presented with one item — demolition of Arlington Preparatory Academy — pulled for separate consideration and discussion.
Board members later moved and voted to authorize staff to advertise, accept the low responsive bid meeting specifications, and award a contract for demolition of Arlington Preparatory Academy. The motion carried, and staff said it will issue a public solicitation and hold a pre-bid meeting for prospective contractors.
Board Member Paul Lewis said he supported…
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