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Board approves purchase orders and payments after contractor inspection follow-up
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The board approved purchase orders and payment of bills while noting some playground concrete had not been fully completed or inspected; administrators said they would partially release funds but hold a portion until inspectors verify work.
The Punxsutawney Area SD board approved purchase orders and the payment of bills for construction and HVAC work but discussed holding part of a playground contractor’s payment until outstanding items are inspected.
A board member said contractors had submitted a request for full payment even though some concrete had not yet been poured or inspected. The board heard that staff and administrators reviewed completion percentages and chose to release partial payments while withholding the remainder until inspectors confirm completion of items such as handrails and accessibility surfacing.
District staff noted a specific finish issue near swing sets where concrete did not fully meet the design and a small gap remained; staff said additional material was expected and they would follow up. The board asked for a follow-up email confirming inspection results and completion status.
An administrator also reported that follow-up air-quality tests at the central office and the elementary building returned "stellar" results and required no further action.
The board approved the purchase orders and payment motions after the discussion.
