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Joplin Schools board OKs nearly $6 million capital outlay, approves truck purchase and HVAC replacement
Summary
The Joplin Schools Board approved a roughly $5.99 million capital outlay package for 2026–27, voted to buy a replacement box truck for $143,006.87, and approved a full HVAC replacement at Cecil Floyd. All motions passed by recorded affirmative votes.
The Joplin Schools Board of Education approved a roughly $5,989,619 capital outlay proposal for the 2026–27 year and voted to authorize multiple facility and equipment purchases at its regular meeting.
Administration outlined the capital requests as focused on safety and maintenance, including asbestos abatement, entrance upgrades, HVAC repair and replacement, additional building cameras and bus purchases. "So what we have for you tonight is approximately $5,900,000 worth of ... requests for the 26–27 school year," the presenter said, noting an emphasis on safety, security and planned HVAC replacements.
The board moved and approved the capital outlay budget as presented. The transcript records the motion and a roll-call series of affirmative votes recorded in the meeting transcript; the motion carried.
The board also approved purchasing a replacement box truck. Administration described the truck as a lower-bodied vehicle with a ramp to replace a vehicle with a hydraulic lift, easing loading and unloading for band, show-choir and food-service needs. The board approved the purchase at $143,006.87.
On facilities, the board approved replacement of the HVAC system at Cecil Floyd. Administration said portions of the building contain older and mixed HVAC units—some replaced after tornado damage—causing inefficiencies and noise; the recommendation was to replace the building system with a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system that had been used successfully at another school.
Votes at a glance - Capital outlay budget (FY 2026–27): motion approved (affirmative votes recorded in transcript). - Purchase of box truck ($143,006.87): approved (affirmative votes recorded). - Cecil Floyd HVAC replacement: approved (affirmative votes recorded). - Accounts payable (bill list): approved (affirmative votes recorded). - MSBA nomination form: approved (affirmative votes recorded).
What the board said Administration emphasized life-cycle costs in prioritizing projects and noted prior savings allowed the district to add projects in the past. One board member praised the administration for prioritizing long-term costs and value engineering.
Next steps The administration will proceed with procurement and project mobilization as recommended, including ordering HVAC equipment and scheduling work to align with school calendars.
