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Board sets April 13 hearings, authorizes bids for Sageville fuel-oil tank and Irving playground
Summary
The board tentatively approved plans and set April 13, 2026 hearings (5:30 p.m., 2300 Cheney Road) for the Sageville fuel-oil tank replacement and Irving Elementary playground replacement, authorized advertising for competitive bids, and noted a $350,000 budget for the Irving playground.
The Dubuque Community School District board on March 9 tentatively approved plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for two facilities projects and set public hearings for April 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the district boardroom at 2300 Cheney Road.
Facilities staff described the Sageville fuel-oil tank replacement scope as removing some existing on-site structures and installing more efficient LP gas systems with three 1,000-gallon aboveground tanks. The board approved setting a hearing and authorizing advertisement for competitive bids.
For Irving Elementary School, the board approved tentative plans and authorized a hearing and bid advertisement for a playground replacement. Committee materials provided to the board set a budget of $350,000 for the Irving playground replacement project and noted the district will use its usual competitive bid process.
Board members discussed timeline expectations: Irving roof and mechanical work were described as on track, with some projects planned to begin as weather allows and work to be done before the next school year. The board’s motions to tentatively approve both projects and to set the April 13 hearings carried by voice vote.
District staff will publish required legal notices and proceed with the competitive-bid process ahead of the scheduled hearings.
