Norwin board approves $6.39 million Performing Arts Center contract over three no votes

The Norwin School District Board of Education approved a contract for performing arts center work at Norwin High School during its Feb. 17 legislative meeting, passing the item on a 6–3 roll-call vote.

Board members conducted a roll call on item G1, described at the meeting as the facilities item for the Performing Arts Center at Norwin High School. The motion to approve facilities and support services items 1 through 7 (including G1) was moved by Doctor Thomas and seconded by Mr. Baverso; the board took a roll call specifically on G1.

During roll call, a board member identified as Mrs. Login said she would vote no, explaining she supports performing arts but was concerned about the project’s cost — she referenced a contract figure spoken during the meeting as 6,391,002 — and said the money should instead go "to the education of our students." Board members Mr. Kosack and Mr. Detchell also voted no. Votes in favor came from Mr. Koch, Mr. Schrum, Doctor Thomas, Mrs. Totten, Mrs. Buberso, and Mr. Bojalad. The board secretary announced the tally as six yeses and three noes; the motion passed.

After the roll call, the chair declared the motion passed and the board moved on to other agenda items. The board did not provide additional project detail in the meeting record; the facilities director asked the board to approve items 4–6 subject to final office review and approval to allow contract wording edits.

The board’s discussion on G1 centered on cost and priorities; no formal amendment or further conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes presented during the session.