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Board approves lighting upgrade, consent agenda and policy updates; votes are unanimous
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education approved a $1.0959 million lighting upgrade, accepted a consent agenda with retirements and donations, and approved first readings of two policies; all recorded motions passed unanimously, 7‑0.
The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education on Oct. 1 approved a series of business items by unanimous votes, including a $1,095,938 contract for multi‑location lighting upgrades, acceptance of the consent agenda, and first‑reading approvals of two policy revisions.
Key outcomes at a glance: - Lighting upgrades: The board approved a final proposal from ROI Energy of Eudora, Kan., for $1,095,938. Board discussion said the project was offered through an Evergy program at roughly a 30% discount and is expected to pay back district costs in about 9½ years; the motion passed 7‑0 (mover: Carla; second: Greg).
- Consent agenda: The board accepted the consent agenda, which included the Sept. 17 meeting minutes, the consideration of bills, a human resources report with several retirements, and multiple donations and grants. The consent…
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