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Board approves switchgear bid for sixth‑grade center; finance staff defend bond timing and pay‑as‑you‑go plans
Summary
The board approved a $101,000 switchgear bid for the proposed sixth‑grade center and discussed timelines (one‑year lead time) and ties to solar and electrical upgrades. Finance staff outlined a tentative $24M project budget, authority to issue up to $23M in bonds, $1M already spent from pay‑as‑you‑go funds, contingency planning, and the option to issue additional bonds in 2031; board members raised concerns about interest‑only phases and pay‑as‑you‑go visibility.
The board voted May 7 to accept a single bid from Remco Electric for $101,000 plus a recommended 10% contingency to purchase switchgear needed to upgrade electrical capacity for the planned sixth‑grade center.
Facilities staff explained that the upgrade is necessary whether the building’s final programming changes or not, citing the need to replace window units with central HVAC and noting a one‑year equipment lead time. Staff emphasized that the purchase is a separate…
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