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Board approves final plans for Charles Barnum School roof replacement
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Summary
The Grattan Board of Education voted to approve final plans, project manual and an ASTM level‑3 professional cost estimate for the Charles Barnum School roof replacement, authorizing staff to seek state pre‑construction review ahead of bidding.
The Grattan Board of Education voted to approve final plans, the project manual and a professional cost estimate for the Charles Barnum School roof replacement on March 30.
Tanya, a project architect with Silver Petrucelli, told the board the drawings, specifications and estimate were updated to include the state grant number and that a pre‑construction review (PCR) with the state is required before the district may advertise the work for bid. “Once they give us their blessing, then we will be able to put the project out to bid,” Tanya said.
The board’s motion, moved by Jen White, approved documents dated 03/02/2026 and an estimate prepared to ASTM level‑3 standards. Board members asked about the schedule and whether work could be completed during the summer; Tanya said best‑case timing would put bidding in May and possible construction start in June, but contractor availability and the state’s PCR could require postponing work into the fall.
Board members and staff also discussed costs and reimbursement. The project’s construction estimate was described as just under $1,000,000; speakers said state reimbursements for similar projects have ranged from about 54% to 58%, meaning the district expects roughly $500,000 in state reimbursement and would cover the rest from its capital improvement program (CIP). “They’ll reimburse us approximately $500,000, and then we pay the rest,” a staff member said.
The chair recorded the motion as passing with seven votes in favor and none opposed. The board did not record a named seconder on the transcript; the record notes the motion was seconded but does not specify who seconded it.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the state pre‑construction review scheduled for April 22 and—if the state approves—prepare the project for public bidding and contractor selection.
Vote: Motion to approve final plans, project manual and professional cost estimate for the Charles Barnum School roof replacement — Passed (Yes: 7; No: 0; Abstain: 0).
