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Board approves landscape and playground procurement with exceptions; rejects river-rock options
Summary
The board approved several finance items relating to grounds and playground materials, accepting rubber mulch in some places and rejecting proposals for river rock; members discussed concerns about material tracking and maintenance.
The board addressed multiple procurement items for grounds and playground materials and approved a package of finance items with exceptions for two bid items.
Board members voted to approve finance section items B through H with the exception of items C and D. Later the board took separate action on items C and D and voted to reject those bids. During discussion members expressed concern about the suitability of river rock and debated rubber mulch’s longevity and maintenance implications. One board member said rubber mulch had performed well at a personal site and noted its durability; others raised concerns about tracking of rubber into buildings and effects on students.
After discussion the board approved the package (with exceptions) and then separately approved the rejection of bids for C and D. The record shows the motions were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; the board chair confirmed the motions passed.
