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Farmington schools propose $78,430 purchase of music performance attire
Summary
District staff presented a request to buy tuxedos and dresses for choir, orchestra and concert band at Farmington High and North Farmington High. The vendor quote through a consortium totals $78,430; staff said program growth and distinct styles between schools drove the request. Funding source was not specified in the presentation.
At the May 20 Farmington Public Schools Board of Education meeting, district music staff and curriculum leaders presented a request to update performance attire for the district’s choir, orchestra and concert band programs.
Margaret Hendrickson, the district’s director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, and Jacob Trainz of the music department described a long-standing need to replace attire last purchased in the early 2000s. The district sought consortium pricing from Doolin Brothers and Company and provided two sets of uniforms to reflect the identity of Farmington High School and North Farmington High School. Staff described the total value of the quote as $78,430 (consortium pricing).
Staff told the board they selected slightly different dress styles for the two high schools so ensembles can be visually distinguished at competitions; tuxedo styling will be an all-black look with a long tie. Presenters also said projected program growth — including an added sixth-grade music expectation that will feed the high school programs — informed quantities ordered. Staff said they vetted quantities with boosters, parents and students to estimate sizes and stock levels.
Board members praised the music program’s growth and asked whether the vendor will continue to stock the selected styles if additional uniforms are needed later; presenters said the chosen styles are current standard and should be available for future purchases. Staff did not state a funding source during the presentation; no formal approval vote was taken and the proposal was presented as a discussion item to return with procurement details.
Clarifying details: quote total $78,430 (consortium pricing); vendor named Doolin Brothers and Company; distinct dress styles for Farmington High School and North Farmington High School, with an all-black tux option planned; staff expect program growth tied to middle-school music expansion.
