The Board of Education approved three facilities and service contracts on Nov. 5 and passed the consent agenda unanimously.

Votes at a glance (all motions passed 7-0):

- Marlette Elementary parking replacement design: Motion to approve BG Consultants of Manhattan for design services in the amount of $38,500. (Motion by Kurt; second by Greg.)

- Marlette Elementary fire alarm and mass-notification construction contract: Motion to award ICON Structures of Manhattan, Kansas, in the amount of $460,900 for construction services. (Motion by Carla; second by Jamie.)

- Elevator upgrades at Amanda Arnold, Bluemont and Lee elementary schools: Motion to approve Otis Elevator Company for elevator upgrade work in the amount of $159,732. (Motion by Christine; second by Carla.)

Consent agenda: The board also approved routine consent items 7-0, including minutes from prior meetings, bills, human-resources reports listing retirements (Christine Grossnick, Diana Aschenbrenner, Curtis Leddy), donations and grants (including a $33,570 donation from Trinity Presbyterian Church to Lee Elementary and multiple smaller community donations totaling noted amounts in the packet), a subaward from International Rescue Committee Kansas Office for Refugees for the USD 383 Kaleidoscope Project, grounds upkeep contract for 2026 and approval for Manhattan High robotics to attend a regional competition trip.

No votes failed or were tabled; items were recorded in the meeting minutes and will move forward to implementation by the appropriate district departments.