Erie board dissolves Athletics Facilities Commission, approves renovations and adopts amended board rules
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Summary
The Erie Public Schools board voted to dissolve the Athletics Facilities Commission, approved renovations to the boardroom (carried 7–1), adopted amended board rules after a grammatical clarification, and approved awards on construction bids while flagging equity issues for follow‑up.
The Erie Public Schools board on Feb. 11 approved several governance and facilities actions, including dissolving the Athletics Facilities Commission and taking direct stewardship of Ainsworth Field and other athletic facilities.
Resolution to dissolve Athletics Facilities Commission: Director Harkins moved to dissolve the Athletics Facilities Commission and Director Nichols seconded. The board approved the resolution by roll call; the president said former commission members will receive a letter of thanks.
Boardroom renovations (Item 8.02): The board voted to approve renovations to the boardroom and multipurpose space at the District Administrative Building. The roll call recorded one dissenting vote from Director Sharif; the motion carried.
Board rules (second reading): The board completed the second reading and adopted amended board rules. Attorney Wachter recommended a grammatical clarification to B272 (inserting the words "business added"); the motion’s movers accepted the amendment and the board approved the rule changes by recorded vote.
Awards on bids and contracting equity: The board approved awards on bids for capital projects, but several directors raised concerns about minority and women participation on large projects (Edison and Grover Cleveland were referenced). Director Horton urged the board to pursue community benefit agreements and stronger workforce reporting; district staff said weekly construction reports will be required to include minority/women worker data and policy committee follow‑up is planned.
Why it matters: The votes change governance for athletic facilities, authorize planned facility renovations, and update board rules; directors asked administration to provide more data on contractor workforce participation so future procurement can better advance equity goals.
Vote tallies (as recorded in meeting minutes): secretary report approval (roll call recorded 9 yes); renovations to the boardroom (recorded roll call: 7 yes, 1 no); adoption of board rules (recorded roll call: unanimous among those present in that roll call); bills approval (recorded: 6 yes, 2 abstain where noted). Board members requested additional reports on contractor workforce composition for Edison and similar projects.