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Board approves intersection change order; staff seeks PECO scheduling help and state reimbursement
Summary
The board approved a construction change order for an intersection improvement tied to Murray Avenue work and discussed outreach to Representative Ghent’s office and PECO to seek reimbursement and favorable scheduling; the district hopes work can occur during a school holiday window but details remain pending.
The Lower Moreland Township School District board voted Sept. 17 to approve change order GCCO001 with James Morrissey Incorporated for the district’s intersection improvement project, and members discussed efforts to coordinate with PECO and request state reimbursement.
During discussion, board members asked whether the change order was the item that had prompted earlier conversation with PECO contractors and state staff. Administrator Mister Parati and Business Administrator Mister McGuinn said Representative Ghent’s office — specifically a staff member named Megan — "has been very, very helpful, understands our plight, and, we'll put in for a request in next year's state budget, for, hopefully, a reimbursement for the school district," according to Mister McGuinn. The district has submitted backup documentation and asked Representative Ghent’s office to call PECO's contractors to try to schedule the work on Oct. 3–4, dates when schools would be on holiday.
Officials said they had received a PECO update that the work is out to the utility’s contractors but that the district has not yet received confirmation of a start date. Board members emphasized the need for adequate advance notice to impacted residents and staff. "I'm hoping at least a week," Mister McGuinn said when asked what notice the district should expect.
The motion to approve the change order carried by voice vote; staff were directed to continue to pursue scheduling and reimbursement options and to update the board when more details are available. The district characterized the likely traffic impact as a one-lane flag closure pending contractor planning.
