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School board approves CMGC contracting for elementary HVAC, adopts consent agenda and second‑read policies
Summary
At its Feb. 13 meeting the David Douglas School Board approved a resolution to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) method for several elementary school repair and HVAC projects, adopted the consent agenda and passed a second‑read update to board policy. All three items passed on roll‑call votes.
The David Douglas School Board on Feb. 13 approved three formal actions: a resolution authorizing use of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) contracting method for several elementary repair, renovation and HVAC projects; the standard consent agenda; and a second reading of board policy updates.
The CMGC resolution covers repair and HVAC work at Mill Park, Lincoln Park, Earl Boyles and Gilbert Park elementary schools and was presented after a public hearing on the findings of fact. The board also approved the consent agenda — a bundle of contracts, purchases and routine approvals — and completed a second reading and adoption of board policy updates.
Why it matters: The CMGC contracting method lets the district bring a contractor into the design phase earlier than with a traditional design‑bid‑build process, which the district said helps manage procurement risks, long‑lead items and cost volatility. The work includes HVAC and other system upgrades tied to the district’s capital program and dovetails with projects funded by the district bond program.
Board action and vote details
- Resolution authorizing CMGC (Mill Park, Lincoln Park, Earl Boyles and Gilbert Park). Motion: moved and seconded on the record; outcome: passed. Roll‑call recorded: Stevens — aye; Franklin — aye; (record shows) Bender/Ender — aye; Camaro Jortson — aye; Elania Lopez — aye. (Record in meeting minutes shows five ayes.)
- Consent agenda (contracts, purchasing approvals, routine minutes and personnel actions). Motion: moved and seconded on the record; outcome: approved. Roll‑call recorded: Ender — aye; Franklin — aye; Stevens — aye; Camara Jarson — aye; Sedan Lopez — aye.
- Board policy, second read (adoption of revisions presented at prior meeting). Motion: moved and seconded on the record; outcome: approved. Roll‑call recorded: Ender — aye; Jamila Georgeson — aye; Stevens — aye; Franklin — aye; Stelena Lopez — aye.
What the board discussed: Board members and staff discussed procurement strategy and program budget impacts before the CMGC vote. District staff said some summer renovation projects already had CMGC contractors identified while other projects will be advertised; staff flagged ongoing supply‑chain and tariff concerns and said program contingency and savings from prior projects —“a couple million” dollars, staff said — would be used to absorb some risk. The board also reviewed a list of contract and purchasing approvals in the consent agenda, including HVAC and playground work and classroom furniture tied to bond projects.
Next steps: District staff said CMGC procurement and preconstruction planning will continue; permits and contractor mobilization are scheduled to align with summer renovation windows.
Votes at a glance (summary)
- Resolution: CMGC authorization for specified elementary projects — passed (roll‑call; ayes recorded). Notes: formal findings of fact were presented before the hearing closed and the resolution vote.
- Consent agenda — approved (roll‑call; ayes recorded). Notes: included multiple contract awards and purchases for bond and operational work.
- Board policy, second reading — adopted (roll‑call; ayes recorded). Notes: previously presented as a first read.
Sources: Meeting transcript of the David Douglas School Board, Feb. 13, 2025; statements by district staff presenting procurement and budget attachments.
