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USD 262 board approves construction GMP, appoints member and adopts fees in unanimous votes
Summary
At its regular meeting the USD 262 Board of Education approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the new elementary school, appointed JR Bryant to the board, adopted next year's mill levy estimate and fees, and approved several contracts and pilots in unanimous 5-0 votes.
The USD 262 Board of Education approved multiple motions unanimously at its regular meeting, including a guaranteed maximum price for the new Valley Center elementary school, the appointment of JR Bryant to the board, the district's mill levy estimate for the coming year, a K'8 math pilot, a real-estate contract related to the school site, and a modest increase in student fees for 2025'26.
The board voted 5-0 to accept a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the new elementary school after hearing a presentation that said the overall bond program is tracking under budget and about 60% bid out. The contract includes a contractual school start date of Aug. 19; district staff said they are aiming to complete work earlier to allow time for furniture and classroom setup. A ground-breaking event was scheduled for the coming Saturday at 2 p.m.
The board appointed JR Bryant by motion (approved 5-0) to fill an open board seat. The board also approved the district's mill levy estimate (motion approved 5-0), which administration said is submitted annually under state statute to preserve the district's Local Option Budget options.
Other unanimous approvals included a K'8 math pilot (the board approved a short-term pilot of the Freckle program), a real estate contract tied to the district's land acquisition for the new elementary, acceptance of KASB policy updates, and a $5 increase for full-pay student fees ($2 for reduced-price students) for 2025'26. Administration said the fee increase is intended to help cover growing costs for consumables and upcoming curriculum adoptions.
Motions and vote outcomes were recorded on the meeting floor as unanimous; the minutes note motions and seconders for each item and the board's roll call of approval. No votes failed or were tabled during the meeting.
The board moved through the consent agenda earlier in the meeting; administration noted staff work on bid comparisons and procurement matrices used in construction and purchasing decisions.
The meeting concluded after the votes and routine business.
