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Bond projects on schedule; HVAC bids under budget and copy center moves to Staples model
Summary
Operations staff reported bond work progressing with EPIC nearing completion, HVAC bid packages for Donovan and Donathan under budget and plans to reallocate savings to Heritage foundation work; the copy center is transitioning to a Staples contract and long‑time staff retirements were announced.
Steve Anderson, the district operations presenter, updated trustees on bond and facilities work, bid results and operational changes including a new copy‑center contract and retirements.
Anderson said bond projects are tracking on schedule despite winter weather and that EPIC is expected to finish in about a month. The district approved a recent HVAC bid package (Donovan and Donathan) that came in about $1,000,000 under projection; Anderson said the board intends to reallocate savings to address foundation issues identified at Heritage, where a bid opening is expected next month.
Operations also described a move to outsource some copy‑center curriculum work under a formal agreement with Staples after a transition test produced acceptable turnaround and cost. Two long‑time copy center employees will change roles or retire: Heidi Dawson (retiring after 25 years) and Leslie Henderson (moving to support roles under Jason Bright).
Anderson praised transportation “cold‑start” crews and mechanics for readiness during cold weather. No formal board action was associated with the operations update beyond previously approved bond and bid items presented in earlier consent materials.
