Board briefed on $56,744 procurement to address band equipment inequities at Proviso West

District staff presented a recommended procurement to purchase band instruments and equipment for Proviso West at a proposed total cost of $56,744. Staff said the purchase followed an RFP process with three bidders and reflected work with the Proviso West band instructor to identify needed instruments.

Staff and a board member described an equity gap between Proviso West and Proviso East: the West program lacks several percussion instruments and other equipment that limit student exposure and program growth. Staff said addressing the equipment shortfall is important to grow the program and to provide comparable opportunities across campuses.

The item will be brought forward for formal approval with procurement documentation and vendor selection details, staff said. No board vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt.