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Monroe Central board approves bus intent, roof and boiler repairs and $75,000 for stage upgrades
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Summary
Trustees voted 4-0 (one member absent) to approve an intent to purchase a 14-passenger activity bus, authorize high-school roof repairs, replace boiler tubing, and allocate up to $75,000 for stage-area improvements and related equipment.
The Monroe Central School Corp board approved several facilities and equipment actions designed to keep operations running and allow summer projects to proceed. All votes were taken by voice and recorded as "motion carries 4 0 1 absent."
On transportation, administration asked for board approval of intent to purchase a Thomas 14-passenger activity bus and to stagger bus leases through the district’s debt-service schedule to avoid operational budget impacts. The superintendent explained the staging plan: "So what we're doing is if you approve this, I'll send them a notice tomorrow that says we intend on taking delivery of that bus in January. We'll make our first payment in January, and then we'll do 2 more payments the following 2 J[s]." The board approved the motion to authorize intent to purchase the activity bus.
Facilities work approved included high-school roof repairs after March windstorm damage near the ag shop. Mr. Downing, a district staff member, described the damage as visible but said no interior water damage was found: "It's right behind the ag shop... it stretched out. It didn't tear anything." Trustees approved roof repairs without a formal insurance claim because the district deductible ($45,000) exceeded vendor estimates for the damage.
The board also authorized replacement of MCE boiler tubing based on a Falcon quote the superintendent cited as $8,500 and approved awarding stage-area work. Administration had one quote for sanding and refinishing the stage at about $38,200 and asked trustees to authorize up to $75,000 for flooring, lighting and related stage improvements so vendors can be scheduled over the summer. The board approved that expenditure authority.
Votes at a glance: - Approve agenda: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed). - Consent agenda: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed). - Permission to purchase (Thomas 14-pass activity bus intent): 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed). - High school roof repairs (authorization): 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed). - MCE boiler tube replacement (permission to purchase): 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed). - Stage improvements (authority to spend up to $75,000): 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (motion passed).
What’s next: Administration will finalize vendor quotes and schedule summer work. The board emphasized timing (vendors want June slots) as a reason to grant approval so projects are not delayed.
