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Hopkins board approves SiteLogic referendum contract and routine disbursements; members debate RFP, fees
Summary
The board voted April 8 to authorize a professional services agreement with SiteLogic to begin work preparing projects for a November 2025 bond referendum and approved $2.86 million in financial disbursements. Board members asked about the fee range and whether an RFP should have been conducted.
The Hopkins Public School Board on April 8 approved a professional services agreement with SiteLogic to begin preparatory work related to a planned bond referendum and approved routine financial disbursements totaling $2,858,463.73.
Director of Business Services George Chapaduca described the SiteLogic agreement as a “placeholder” to allow the firm to start referendum-related work that must meet Minnesota Department of Education timelines, including project scoping and review comments. Chapaduca said the contract enables SiteLogic to coordinate community focus groups, communications and coordination with state reviewers; final scope and fees will be refined once the district finalizes the project list.
Why it matters
The district is preparing a bond referendum for November 2025 that could fund safety, accessibility and facility improvements. The professional services agreement frames who will prepare technical and communications materials for…
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