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Board approves finances update, accepts $4,890 state assistance, splits mowing contracts and authorizes after‑school program
Summary
At its meeting the Mercer County Board approved a finance update showing $22.4 million in year‑to‑date revenue, accepted a $4,890 state construction assistance offer, approved splitting mowing services between two vendors to reduce costs, approved a Healthy Kids after‑school partnership with fees starting at $233/month, and approved change orders; an executive session motion closed the public portion.
Mercer County — The Mercer County Board of Education approved multiple routine and operational items during its meeting, including a finance update, acceptance of a small state construction assistance offer, new vendor arrangements for grounds maintenance, and an after‑school childcare partnership.
In a finance report presented to the board, staff reported year‑to‑date actual revenue of $22,400,000, a 7% increase from the prior fiscal year, and noted categorical spending with 51.87% of funds in instruction. The finance presenter said lower interest rates and timing of tax revenue postings contributed to the change compared with last year.
The board accepted a state 'offer of assistance' for construction funds in the amount of $4,890. The board moved and approved acceptance of the offer on a quick roll call.
On procurement, maintenance staff recommended splitting the district’s seasonal mowing work between two vendors — Johnson's Lawn & Landscape and Homescapes — rather than using a single vendor. The presenter said the per‑mow cost moves from about $27.10 to $22.85 across the season, which the presenter estimated would yield roughly $12,000–$18,450 in savings depending on the seasonal count and the unit definitions used. The board discussed references and contingency plans for vendor performance and then approved the contract arrangement by roll call.
The board also approved a Healthy Kids after‑school program partnership that would use school facilities while the vendor provides staffing and operations. Program pricing examples presented included $233 per month for five days, $183 per month for two to three days, $108 per month for one day a week, and $25 per day for drop‑in care. The presenter said the vendor conducts hiring and background checks and the district would provide feeding coordination through Nutrition services.
Construction change orders were presented as mostly refund/repurchase transactions (for example, a door frame return and re‑purchase noted as a wash) and repaint/soffit adjustments in a grade wing; those items were grouped into a roll‑call approval. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for non‑public business.
Board votes on the recorded items were taken by roll call and passed as presented.
