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Board reviews chemical‑disposal quote, Gateway Middle School change order and other facilities items
Summary
The board approved a $33,750 quote to dispose of approximately 30 drums of laboratory waste, a change order for Gateway Middle School, a $50,000 insured settlement paid by the district’s insurer, and a $23,176 quote for additional blinds at Gateway Middle School.
The Gateway School District board approved multiple facilities and procurement items during the meeting, including hazardous chemical removal, a construction change order, a settlement covered by insurance and additional interior blinds for Gateway Middle School.
Facilities staff reported that the district discovered roughly 30 drums of hazardous waste in the maintenance/science storage area and solicited a quote from McCutcheon Enterprises Inc. to assess, remove and dispose of the materials safely. The approved quote for chemical disposal is $33,750. Maintenance staff said a contractor has inspected the drums and will complete an assessment before disposal; the district intends to schedule this work annually going forward to avoid recurring accumulation.
The board also approved a change order for Gateway Middle School tied to sanitary vent work (the contractor has started portions of the work and staff will schedule follow‑up dates once the change order is approved). Board members questioned whether the change order resulted from a design or constructability issue; staff said they were reviewing the cause and would provide further explanation.
The board approved settlement of an insured civil action for $50,000; staff noted the district’s insurance carrier will pay the settlement proceeds. Separately, the board approved a $23,176 quote to install additional blinds at Gateway Middle School — described as a phase‑two interior and some remaining exterior work — and staff said that would complete the blinds project.
Why it matters: The hazardous‑waste removal addresses potential safety and compliance risks, the change order affects project schedules and costs, and the settlement is an insured liability that the district will not pay directly. The board asked staff for more detail on change‑order causation and for scheduling information to ensure minimal service disruption.
