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Board approves custodial/grounds contracts, community schoolyard and multiple policies on second read
Summary
Trustees approved a four‑year custodial and grounds services agreement, a one‑time request for a community schoolyard project and a set of policies on second and final read in consent fashion; ABM and City Green were named as contractors.
The Hamilton County Schools Board approved several administrative items by roll call, including a four‑year custodial and grounds services agreement, a one‑time use request for a community schoolyard project at Eastside Elementary, and multiple policies on second and final read.
Construction manager at‑risk (CMAR) and service contracts: The board approved custodial services with ABM and grounds services with City Green for the coming contract term; administrators said representatives from both firms were present. Deputy administrators said planning for transition and next steps would begin immediately.
Community Schoolyard: Trustees approved a one‑time request for a community schoolyard at Eastside Elementary.
Policies: The board voted to approve collectively the policies on second and final read. During discussion a board member asked about how legislative changes will be reviewed; legal counsel said the district reviews legislation and will present any needed policy adjustments at the quarterly session in June.
Votes at a glance: - Custodial and grounds services agreement (ABM / City Green): motion to approve carried by roll‑call vote. - Community Schoolyard at Eastside Elementary (one‑time request): approved by roll‑call vote. - Policies on second and final read (multiple policies): approved collectively by roll‑call vote.
Why it matters: The custodial and grounds contracts shape how school facilities will be maintained during the contract term; the community schoolyard request authorizes a school‑level project; policy approvals finalize several district rules and delegate review of legislative changes to administration for the next quarterly session.
Board direction and next steps: Administrators said they will begin planning transitions with contracted vendors and will present any necessary policy updates resulting from new state legislation at the June quarterly session.
