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Board discusses SRO MOU, seeks additional HVAC and printer bids
Summary
Board members agreed to discuss a school resource officer (SRO) MOU with the county sheriff before deciding, and they reviewed a $4,949.63 HVAC quote and a $4,495 printer quote while recommending at least three bids for each high-dollar purchase.
The England School District board discussed several procurement matters, including a proposed SRO arrangement with the county sheriff, a furnace replacement quote for maintenance, and a color printer replacement.
On school safety, the chair (S2) said the police department currently has no available candidates. S2 said Sheriff Staley will meet with district leaders to discuss an MOU and that the board would review the MOU for approval if it matches criteria used in existing agreements.
On facilities, S2 presented a Middleton Heat & Air quote to remove and replace a nonworking furnace, with labor and warranties included; the quote in the transcript was $4,949.63 plus tax. Board members discussed whether all units were previously replaced and requested additional bids, advising staff to solicit at least three quotes and to prioritize local vendors where practical.
On technology, S2 presented a Capital Technology Group quote for a 40 CPM color printer that includes delivery, setup and removal of the old unit; the transcript shows a $4,495 price. Board members discussed procurement policy and the value of obtaining three quotes for higher-dollar purchases. The transcript later records a motion to approve a purchase amount transcribed as $44.95; the board asked staff to clarify tax and whether special education funds would reimburse the purchase. Because the transcript contains both $4,495 (quote) and $44.95 (later motion language), board members asked for confirmation before final payment.
The board did not finalize contracts at the meeting; they directed staff to solicit additional bids and to provide clarified pricing and tax information for formal approval.
Next steps: staff to obtain at least three bids for the furnace and the printer, clarify tax inclusion and funding source reimbursement, and present a recommendation at the next meeting.
