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Board approves contractors for Oak Heights Elementary seismic retrofit
Summary
The Sweet Home SD 55 board approved contracts totaling about $486,283 for seismic retrofit and renovation work at Oak Heights Elementary, including doors, windows, paint and electrical work; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Sweet Home SD 55 Board of Education approved contracts for seismic retrofit and renovation work at Oak Heights Elementary on Aug. 19, authorizing multiple vendors to provide doors, windows, paint and electrical services.
The board voted to award Bell Hardware $93,045 to supply and install hollow metal doors, door frames and hardware; Davis Glass received two awards — $55,030 for storefront aluminum door frames, doors, hardware and installation, and $199,783 for the window package. Portland Coating Incorporated was approved for $88,425 for painting, and Alpha Associates for $50,000 for electrical work and wiring. The item was presented as the revised agenda’s action item 6a.
The board handled the item as a single motion covering all listed contracts; a board member moved approval and another seconded. Chair called for a voice vote; the motion passed.
Superintendent Terry and staff explained the urgency and scope of the work during earlier remarks about Oak Heights, noting weather delays and safety priorities as the district prepares for the start of school. The contracts are intended to support completing structural, exterior and interior work necessary to make classrooms and offices safe and accessible for students and staff.
The board did not discuss bond financing, contingency amounts or specific construction timelines during the public portion of the meeting. Further implementation details and scheduling were not specified in the meeting record. The board recessed later for an executive session to discuss school safety under ORS 192.660(2)(k).
