Lakeland board approves contracts for Lakeland Elementary pavilion and district office upgrades

The Lakeland School Board at a special-called meeting authorized contracts with Moss Carpenter and ServiceMaster by Cornerstone to complete two facility projects: an outdoor pavilion at Lakeland Elementary School and renovations to the district office at 3009 Davies Plantation Road.

Dr. Horrell, a staff member who presented the item, said the pavilion project is "completely funded by the Lakeland Elementary PTA" and that the district selected Moss Carpenter through a request for qualifications. He said the Moss Carpenter contract is "in an amount not to exceed $185,000." Dr. Horrell also described a separate contract with ServiceMaster by Cornerstone to "prep, 3009 Davies Plantation Road for occupation by our district office staff," and said that contract was shown in the resolution "in an amount not to exceed 200" as stated in the meeting record.

The presentation said the district will use a mix of funding sources for the district-office work. Dr. Horrell said the "vast majority" of the district-office funding comes from Shelby County capital funds. He also said the district budgeted rent payments from A2H for months they occupied the site, and that the district is recognizing additional revenue already received (an item described in the meeting as a $50,000 recognition to adjust line items). The presenter described the district-office scope as a coat of paint, exterior repairs, interior patching and paint, a secure entry and a couple of walls to make a conference room and additional offices.

Board member Keith Acton thanked the PTA for funding the pavilion. Vice Chair Jeremy Burnett asked for clarity about whether the contracts required changes to the district budget; Dr. Horrell replied that the work is funded from funds on hand and that there is a budget amendment to move line-item funding between accounts rather than use fund balance. The budget amendment was said to be on the consent agenda.

A motion to place the resolution on the floor was made and seconded, and the board took a voice vote. Chair Laura Harrison called for "all in favor"; all members present said "aye" and the motion passed. The special-called meeting then adjourned.

Next steps identified in the meeting record: the resolution authorizing the contracts was approved at the special-called meeting; the budget amendment that reallocates line items and recognizes additional revenue was noted as being on the consent agenda for review.