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Marlington Local board updates purchasing policy, approves gym floor contract and budget transfers
Summary
The Marlington Local School District board on Feb. 12 adopted a revised purchasing policy to align with state law, approved a $72,970 contract to replace the middle school gym floor, sanctioned OHSAA flag football, and approved financial transfers and donations after hearing a forecast projecting a modest operating deficit.
The Marlington Local School District Board of Education on Feb. 12 adopted a series of routine and time-sensitive measures, including a revision to its purchasing policy, a facilities contract, and budget transfers after the superintendent and treasurer presented updates.
Superintendent Swisher asked the board to suspend application of board purchasing policy 6320 for a single item so the district could lock in a vendor price, explaining the change was prompted by recent state law adjustments. "It says at least 2, not 3," Swisher said of the revised bidding language the board considered. Board members voted to suspend the policy for that one procurement and then approved an updated 6320 that aligns the district rule with the new state threshold and bidding language.
In a related capital action, the board approved a contract to replace the…
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