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Columbia addition change orders, Kings Island agreement and bus disposals discussed; contingency funds remain
Summary
Board members heard three Columbia change orders and an update on the Kings Island partnership and fleet reductions; staff said contingency funds remain and two aging buses will be removed rather than re-engined.
Construction and facilities staff briefed the Kings Local School District Board of Education on three change orders for the Columbia addition, changes to the district's partnership contract with Kings Island, and the planned disposal of two older school buses.
Change orders and contingency Assistant Superintendent for Construction (Lucky) described three approved change orders for the Columbia project: a chemical brick wash for the exterior courtyard, replacement of piping insulation in the chiller yard to protect cooling efficiency, and replacing courtyard seed/straw with washed creek rock for lower maintenance. Lucky said those change orders are being paid from project contingency and would not increase the total contract price because contingency remains. "After these 3 change orders, we still have remaining in our contingency of our pot of money, $46,000," he said, and added there are about $51,000 of CMR contingency dollars still allocated.
Kings Island agreement Staff also described revised language in the district's agreement with Kings Island under new park leadership. Lucky said the contract edits clarify buffer and permitting language and will allow the district to prioritize funds for student-related uses rather than permit barriers.
Transportation and fleet The district plans to retire buses 60 and 61 because replacement engines are not cost-effective. Transportation staff said route consolidation over recent years reduced routes from about 55 to 43, enabling the district to remove older vehicles without a one-for-one replacement. On disposal, staff said some retired buses go to salvage buyers who pay more than scrap; one recent sale earned about $500 and salvage buyers sometimes reuse vehicles for events.
Board action Discussion items were presented by the assistant superintendents and then bundled in a motion to approve the assistant superintendent HR discussion items earlier in the meeting; the motion was made and seconded and recorded as approved by roll call (members indicated "Yes" in succession). The construction change orders and other facilities items were presented as part of those discussion items and are on the board agenda for formal approval.
Ending Staff estimated the Columbia project remains on track for an October occupancy window, and administrators said they will continue to report progress and contingency usage to the board as work finishes.
