Solanco board approves February finance reports, multiple equipment purchases and routine contracts

The Solanco School District board approved a bundle of routine financial reports and procurement items at its March 16 meeting. Mrs. Tucker presented February figures for the general fund (receipts $6,357,230.58; disbursements $4,109,849.13; ending balance $37,223,351.68), the capital project fund (February receipts $50,648.35; disbursements $56,067.48), and the cafeteria fund (receipts $160,160.11; balance $1,353,208.47); each report was approved by voice vote.

The board also unanimously approved a series of vendor quotes and contracts presented as agenda items. Approved purchases funded wholly or in part by a Ready‑to‑Learn grant included a pocket mill for the high school shop and replacement agricultural workstations; Mrs. Tucker said the purchases used remaining grant funds and required quick action. The board approved a Wenger Corporation quote of $45,953.22 to replace worn music risers, and it approved a three‑year chiller maintenance agreement with Controlled Environment Technologies based on competitive pricing and service continuity.

Other routine approvals included renewal of the Frontline Analytics subscription for the 2026–27 school year, acceptance of the IU 13 operating budget portion assessed to the district (an estimated $34,000 for the instructional media share), and a shelter facility agreement allowing the American Red Cross to use district buildings as disaster shelters if needed. Dr. Bliss introduced the personnel report and flagged the retirement of Peg Huber after 26 years at Swift Middle School; the personnel report was approved.

All motions in this package were moved, seconded and carried on voice votes during the meeting.