Springfield SD approves humidification monitoring controls for Sable and Scenic elementaries
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After facilities committee clarification, the board approved vendor proposals for humidity control upgrades at Sable Elementary ($5,750) and Scenic Elementary ($43,440) to expand sensors and inputs as part of capital SLAP work plan.
The Springfield School District board approved contracts for humidification monitoring and control upgrades at Sable and Scenic elementary schools after facilities committee members explained differences in scope and system inputs.
The projects were introduced Jan. 22 with proposal amounts posted in the agenda: $5,750 for Sable Elementary and $43,440 for Scenic Elementary. Board members questioned why the Scenic contract was larger; Facilities Committee members explained Sable required five sensors, while Scenic’s work includes several zones and a boiler system with many inputs, which accounts for the higher cost.
The chair initially tabled the vote to confirm specifications and timing. After returning to the item later in the meeting, Facilities Committee members restated the technical rationale, and the board voted to approve both contracts by voice vote ('Motion carries 7 to 0'). The Facilities Committee said it will follow up on a possible agenda typo in proposal listings and coordinate next steps and scheduling.
Board members framed the measure as part of the district’s ongoing SLAP (safety, learning, access, planning) plan and capital improvements; no additional funding source or contract vendor names beyond the agenda proposal codes were discussed at the meeting.