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Board ratifies summer construction changes, approves personnel slate and previews water‑main agreement and electric‑bus grant
Summary
The board ratified summer change orders (~$24,000), ratified purchase of an electric scissor lift ($14,900), discussed an agreement with Chester Water Authority for a Chadds Ford Elementary water‑main extension, approved multiple personnel items and recognized a new hire, and finance staff previewed a request to exonerate a 2015 tax bill (~$2,000).
Facilities and finance items dominated business sections of the Aug. 12 work session alongside a personnel vote and contract previews.
Facilities: Director Mr. Weitzel reported administrative ratification of several summer construction change orders totaling approximately $24,000—less than 1% of an estimated $4 million in construction costs—and explained the ratified purchase of a new electric scissor lift for $14,900 (funded from long‑range facilities plan maintenance equipment) to reduce rental costs and support safe aerial work. He also presented an agreement with the Chester Water Authority to construct a water‑main extension serving Chadds Ford Elementary; the district solicitor reviewed and requested revisions, and approval of the agreement would allow the design/HOP permit package to be finalized and put out to bid this fall with a hoped‑for construction award and completion before year‑end.
Finance: The finance director previewed agenda item 7.1, a request from Chadds Ford Township to exonerate an unpaid 2015 tax bill for a property that became exempt July 1, 2016. The outstanding balance is just over $2,000; staff explained exoneration removes the uncollected bill from Delaware County’s open tax claims rather than requiring the district to issue a refund.
Personnel: Dr. Simonson moved to approve several personnel agenda items (8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.12 and 8.13). The motion was seconded and the board voted in favor (chair announced it passed 8–0). One of the hires, Gavin Bresky, addressed the board and thanked the district for the opportunity to return as staff after being a student in the district. Administration also previewed upcoming contracts for legal services (Rafael Pupio Legal Services), substitute/staffing (AmeriBus Educational Staffing) and event security (Signal 88/Signal of Chester County). Dr. Simonson also noted a forthcoming memorandum of understanding to extend the Act 93 compensation plan for one year with a 4% increase for next‑week consideration.
Other: Mr. Weitzel said the district was awarded approximately $1,000,000 from EMMPA for electric buses and that options will be presented to the board next month.
Next steps: ratified items remain administratively complete; the Chester Water Authority agreement will move to design and bid if the board approves it next week; personnel and Act 93 items will appear on next week’s meeting agenda for formal approval where required.
