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Keystone Oaks board awards $3.67M elementary exterior contract, adopts tax-index resolution and approves routine contracts
Summary
The board voted to award a $3,670,500 contract for exterior improvements at three elementary schools, authorized routine renewals including a one-year UPMC agreement, adopted Resolution 1‑2026 certifying a tax-index limit of 3.5%, and approved accounts-payable lists totaling roughly $2.9 million across two periods.
At its meeting, the Keystone Oaks Board of School Directors approved multiple business items including a facilities contract and several routine renewals.
On the largest procurement, Speaker 4 presented bids and recommended awarding the general construction contract for exterior improvements at Aiken, Dormont and Myrtle Avenue elementary schools to Walter Mucho Construction Company for $3,670,500. "...award the general construction for exterior improvements for Aiken, Dormont and Myrtle Avenue Elementary Schools in amount of $3,670,500," Speaker 4 said. The board voted to award the contract and authorized the board secretary to sign necessary documents; discussion noted the work is the first phase of a broader elementary remodel project.
Board members discussed financing and timing. Speakers referenced ongoing work with bond counsel and preliminary planning of up to roughly $35,000,000 in bond financing to cover multi-phase remodeling; Speaker 2 noted the bonds conversation and said bond paperwork is being finalized ahead of upcoming meetings. The board scheduled further contract and budget review at the buildings & grounds and finance committee meetings.
On finance and compliance matters, the board adopted Resolution 1‑2026 certifying that it will not raise any tax rate for fiscal year 2026–27 by more than the allowable index of 3.5%. The board also approved accounts-payable lists: one through 11/30/2025 (about $1.8 million) and another through 12/31/2025 (about $1.1 million).
Other approved items included a one-year service agreement renewal between UPMC Western Site Hospital and the district (01/21/2026–01/20/2027); placement of the online textbook "Introductory Statistics 2e" on display for 30 days; approval of the Keystone High School and Keystone Middle School programs of studies for 2026–27; multiple personnel appointments and a recognized resignation; and acknowledgment of an employee (Amber Miller, Myrtle Avenue Elementary) meeting tenure requirements.
All listed motions were carried by voice vote or recorded assent (one abstention noted on the tax-index resolution). Board members said they will review contract details, warranties and installation timelines at committee meetings before construction begins.
