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Board reviews and approves several vendor renewals, facility abatement and a historical kiosk contract
Summary
The board reviewed multiple contract renewals for IT services and infrastructure work, approved abatement at Orange High School to meet construction timing, and approved a historical kiosk “Wall of Fame” installation after a separate roll-call vote.
Board members reviewed a package of renewal contracts and professional services on May 12, including technology, facilities, and student-support services, and approved most items after discussion.
District staff presented the contracts on the consent calendar for initial review and approval. The renewals and amounts mentioned during the meeting included: Google Workspace Plus (CDW) for student and staff licenses, $10,500; Apara (student-device monitoring) for $16,820 for Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 1927 (as read at the meeting); JAMF (mobile-device management for Apple devices) for $10,305 for Aug. 1, 2025–July 21, 1926; a vendor listed as "learned '21" providing digital-insights and tech-leader services for about $10,005; and a DAGS asphalt and seal coating contract for $59,800. Staff also presented a proposed $49,000 consulting and feasibility study contract for OCENR services.
Facilities work drew specific questions. Board members asked about an Eagle Abatement and Destruction contract to abate flooring at Orange High School’s basement for $43,000. Staff explained they removed abatement from the larger construction contract to avoid construction-manager-at-risk surcharges and to secure a vendor able to complete abatement in June; another bidder quoted about $7,000 less but could not finish until July, which would have delayed flooring installation.
The board approved the membership contract items (the agenda labeled multiple items) after separating one item for individual consideration. The board voted to remove the Bridal Signs “Wall of Fame” historical kiosk from the initial grouped vote and then approved it separately. On the separate vote for the Bridal Signs historical kiosk (cost $21,650), the roll call returned a majority yes with one board member voting no (Missus Arnold).
Other contract approvals reviewed included an ELL training contract with Steve and Jeffrey Gill (three days of training for $3,000 in 2025 and $16,000 in 2026, paid from IDEA funds), and a contract with Proactive Behavioral Services to provide extended-school-year services for a student from May 1 to Aug. 30, 2025 (cost $10,250). Board members asked that staff confirm budget treatment and fundraising options for the Wall of Fame given the project exceeded earlier preliminary estimates.
Ending: Staff will finalize contract documents and proceed with the abatement work in June to preserve the construction schedule; the board asked staff to confirm budget lines and any external fundraising options for the historical kiosk.
Note: Article reports amounts and contract periods as presented at the meeting and does not infer contract language beyond what staff read into the record.
