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Board approves Miller Middle contracts, Hoagland LED conversion and new laundry equipment
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Summary
The Marshalltown board approved Miller Middle School construction contracts and awarded two facilities quotes: $31,927 to Hansen Electric for LED lighting at Hoagland Elementary and $46,027 to Century Laundry Distributing to replace washers and dryers at the high‑school roundhouse; all motions passed 5–0.
Trustees approved multiple facilities actions on April 20, including a resolution to accept contracts and bonds for the Miller Middle School project and two vendor quotes to upgrade lighting and laundry equipment.
The Miller Middle School contracts reviewed included athletic equipment (Carroll Seating), theater equipment (Gopher Stage Lighting), theater seating (H21 Group) and elevators (KONE). The board approved the construction contracts and associated bonds by vote.
Facilities lead Todd presented two summer projects receiving board approval. First, a recommendation to convert 11 north‑wing classrooms at Hoagland Elementary to LED fixtures — after receiving two bids, the board approved the Hansen Electric quote of $31,927 and noted expected energy reductions (staff cited up to 75% reduction), an estimated fixture life of about 100,000 hours (~20 years) and dimming/color options for classrooms.
Second, Todd recommended replacing two 20‑year‑old washers and two 34‑year‑old dryers in the high‑school roundhouse. The board approved the recommended vendor, Century Laundry Distributing Inc., and a quote of $46,027. Todd said higher extraction rates would reduce drying time by about 20% and increase capacity by about 25%; trustees noted that family/parent laundry fees help offset costs.
All motions on Miller Middle contracts, the LED project and laundry equipment were approved on voice vote and recorded as carrying 5–0. Staff said purchase orders and contract finalization will proceed.
