Board approves sign replacement, bus-route transfer and welding gas contract
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Bradley County School Board approved the replacement of Charleston Elementary's sign (funded by the school), the transfer of bus Route 29 to contractor Crystal Redmer effective Nov. 21, and awarded a welding gas/cylinder contract for the PIE Center to CNC Oxygen through November 2028; all motions passed by roll call.
The Bradley County Board of Education approved several routine items by roll call during Monday's meeting: a sign replacement at Charleston Elementary, a bus-route ownership transfer and a supply contract for the PIE Center.
Lisonbee Bynum told the board that Charleston Elementary's inoperable sign has been funded through school fundraising and that the school sought only district approval for replacement at the same location. The motion to approve the sign replacement carried with seven votes in favor.
Terry McElhaney requested the transfer of Route 29 from Teresa Phillips to contractor Crystal Redmer, effective Nov. 21. The board approved the transfer by roll call (7 yeses, 0 no's).
In procurement business, Britney Cannon reported that four bids were received for welding cylinders and gas services for the PIE Center. After review by the welding teacher and evaluation based on price, service and reliability, staff recommended CNC Oxygen to serve as the cylinder and gas provider until November 2028. The board approved that recommendation by roll call.
Each item was presented as not requiring district-funded capital (sign replacement funded by the school) or as a standard contract award following competitive bids. Board members asked clarifying questions about pricing structure for the gas contract (per-fill pricing) and about effective dates for the bus transfer.