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Piedmont board approves audit, boundary changes and multiple vendor agreements including E‑rate cabling and networking equipment
Summary
The Piedmont Board of Education voted to approve the FY2024–25 audit, set intermediate boundaries for 2026–27, and approved several vendor contracts (SkyRider cabling, Arrow IT equipment, Cox connection, Follett library system) and an internship MOU with Canadian Valley Tech; most costs use E‑rate, bond, or general‑fund sources as noted.
The Piedmont Board of Education approved a slate of motions addressing the district’s audit, attendance boundaries and several vendor agreements during its regular meeting.
On formal motions, the board voted to approve the FY2024–25 audit after auditors from S and B CPAs reported the financial statements were fairly presented on the regulatory basis and that there were no audit findings. The auditor highlighted fund balances (general fund about $6.25 million, sinking fund about $12.12 million) and reported district debt of approximately $21.83 million.
The board then approved setting the 2026–27 intermediate boundaries and the realignment of elementary boundaries for 2027–28, using the demographic projections presented by Zonda Demographics to guide implementation.
Board members approved an MOU with Canadian Valley Tech to expand work‑based learning and offer school credit for internships; staff characterized the measure as an expansion of a recent internship pilot.
The board also approved multiple procurement actions tied to new sites and the Stone Ridge Intermediate build:
- SkyRider (E‑rate Category 2) for cable installation at new sites, total $214,517.17; E‑rate expected to cover roughly 60% with the district/bond paying the remainder.
- Arrow IT (Category 2) equipment purchase for battery backups and networking, total $233,688.55; district portion reported as $93,475.42 from bond funds; district staff said installs will be performed in‑house to reduce costs.
- Cox Communications amended agreement to add a MetroEthernet connection for Stone Ridge Intermediate, service cost about $715 per month (to be covered by E‑rate/OUSF where eligible).
- Follett/Destiny library‑inventory amendment to add Stone Ridge Intermediate effective July 1, 2026 ($2,718 from the general fund) so the new school will have its library system on opening.
Staff described the E‑rate and OUSF programs as federal/state funding streams that reduce local share for connectivity and C2 equipment; board members asked clarifying questions and voted to approve the contracts and amendments.
Why it matters: approvals advance infrastructure needed for new campuses and support career‑tech partnerships and library services; they also commit local funds (general fund and bond) to technology and facilities that will affect near‑term budgeting.
Next steps: staff will execute contracts, file E‑rate applications where required, and return with implementation details and purchase orders at upcoming meetings.
