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Committee moves $369,717 security vestibule at Acadian Elementary to board with plans to advertise
Summary
The committee recommended a notice to proceed and a $369,717 budget for a ballistic-glass security vestibule at Acadian Elementary, with an emphasis on phased work, card-swipe access and minimizing instructional disruption; staff will attempt to schedule major work for summer months.
The Buildings, Food Service & Transportation Committee recommended that the full board approve a notice to proceed for plans and specifications for a security vestibule at Acadian Elementary School and established a construction budget of $369,717 from the building fund.
Presenters described the project as including ballistic-rated glass at the reception area, a locked vestibule with a “buzz-in” system, and card-swipe access points intended to reduce the number of teachers entering through the front office. The estimated budget includes architect and engineering fees, contingency and site work. Staff said they plan to advertise for bids and to attempt to schedule a majority of construction during summer months to minimize impacts on instruction; the timeline may shift depending on the bidding market and procurement schedule.
Committee members asked whether construction would disrupt students and were told staff has discussed logistics with the principal and would seek to complete most work during the summer; temporary accommodations (moving staff into other areas) were described as a contingency. The committee authorized the president or superintendent to sign required documents and directed that major changes return to committee before advertising.
