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Gary district declares emergency to speed repairs at McCullough Academy after tornado
Summary
After a tornado struck McCullough Academy, district officials declared an emergency under Indiana law to allow contracting for renovations without the usual advertising or bid process while insurance and scopes are finalized.
District officials told the Gary Community School Corporation Board of Trustees that McCullough Academy sustained damage during a tornado and that students have returned to the building while renovations are planned.
Linda Zaborowski, the district’s chief financial officer, read Indiana Code 36-1-12-9, saying the statute permits a school board, upon a declaration of emergency, to contract for a public project without advertising or bids. Zaborowski told the board the district is…
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