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School board approves $2.08 million in construction bids, funded largely by 1% sales tax revenue
Summary
The Mattoon CUSD 2 board authorized multiple construction contracts — a $583,700 gym renovation, $419,000 cafeteria renovation, $428,865 roof replacement and a $568,000 high‑school parking lot project — and confirmed those projects will be paid from the district’s 1% sales tax revenue and restricted food‑service reimbursements where applicable.
The board approved a package of facilities bids covering middle‑ and high‑school projects and heard administration say the work will be paid mainly from the district’s 1% sales tax revenue stream and restricted federal/state reimbursements where noted.
Business manager (presentation) recommended awarding the middle‑school gym renovation to Wollman Construction for a base plus alternate totaling $583,700; the work includes asbestos abatement, door and bleacher removal and replacement. The board authorized the administration to accept that bid.
For the middle‑school cafeteria serving lines, Renlow Construction submitted the low bid at $419,000. Administrators emphasized USDA reimbursement and food‑service funds are restricted to cafeteria uses; the board approved the award to Renlow Construction.
Blue Line Roofing & Exteriors was recommended for a two‑area roof replacement (base plus gym alternate) with a combined price reported as $428,865; the board approved proceeding with both areas. The high‑school senior parking lot and an alternate along Walnut Avenue were presented with a combined lowest bid from Bartels Construction of $568,000; administration said the 1% sales tax revenue will be used to pay these projects as funds come in and the board approved the contract.
During discussion administrators noted timing constraints (a roughly 10‑week summer window) and that some projects will proceed immediately after the school year ends; payments will be made as bills come in and as sales‑tax revenue is collected. Board members asked clarifying questions about funding sources and project sequencing; administrators confirmed that restricted funds will be used where required and that debt‑service obligations absorb a portion of the annual sales‑tax receipts.
