Warrick County school board approves $759,039 debt-service appropriation and awards construction contract
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At its February meeting, the Warrick County School Corporation board approved a $759,039 additional appropriation for the debt-service fund, awarded a construction contract for a pre-K addition and gym renovation, and approved an events venue agreement and several donations; all motions carried.
Warrick County — The Warrick County School Corporation Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved multiple routine and project items, including Resolution 2026-3, a $759,039 additional appropriation for the debt-service fund, and the award of a construction contract for a pre-K addition and gymnasium renovation.
Todd Armstrong, who presented the financial items, told the board he "recommends the board approve Resolution 2026-3 as presented" and asked members to vote to move the appropriation forward. After a motion and second, the board voiced its approval and the motion carried.
Armstrong also recommended that Danko/Danco Construction be named the "lowest responsive, responsible bidder" able to meet the project timeline for the pre-K addition and gym renovation. Board members moved and seconded the contract award and approved it. The transcript shows inconsistent spellings for the contractor (presented as both "Danko" and "Danco"); the corporation's procurement records should be consulted for the contractor's official name and contract details.
The board also approved an agreement with Old National Events Plaza to host the Castle Winter Formal scheduled for Jan. 9, 2027. Assistant principal Terry Rabinbush said the agreement had been reviewed by the school corporation's attorneys, and board members asked clarifying questions about the exhibit that lists a per‑day rental rate — one board member asked aloud, "Like, $2,000 a day?" The board approved the agreement after discussion.
Dr. Ragley presented three donations for approval, including wireless microphones for Castle North Middle School valued at $1,200, two used 75-inch Promethean panels valued at $5,000, and a $1,200 gift from Living Word Christian Church to cover food-bag costs at Sharon Elementary. Missus Wilhelm moved to accept the donations; the motion passed.
All voted motions on these agenda items were announced as "aye" and recorded as "motion carried" in the proceedings. The board did not provide recorded roll-call tallies in the public record for these motions.
The board said the project award and appropriation are intended to move planned capital work forward; the timeline, contract amount, and final procurement documents were not specified in the meeting record and remain subject to formal contract paperwork and administration review.
The board adjourned after completing the evening's business. The administration will post final contracts and the detailed budget amendment in accordance with standard school-corporation procedures.
