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Board approves HVAC upgrade, finalizes high‑school projects and adjusts adult meal prices
Summary
The district authorized a $118,300 mini‑split HVAC installation at the district office, accepted final bids and closeout for OHS projects, and approved modest adult meal price increases (adult lunch to $5.25; adult breakfast to $3).
The Ottumwa Comm School District board approved several facilities and operational items, including a district office HVAC upgrade, final acceptance of major high‑school projects and an adult meal price adjustment.
Jared, facilities staff, told the board a favorable RFQ allowed the district to install mini‑split HVAC units across the district office at a cost of $118,300 and recommended moving forward now because costs are lower than expected in future years. The board approved the HVAC purchase and installation by motion and voice vote.
Separately, staff reported the OHS Athletic Center and Phase 2B classroom renovations were completed slightly under their original bids ($12,009,871 and $2,741,334 respectively). Staff recommended final acceptance and release of retainage after a 30‑day claim period; the board approved final closeout.
Nutrition director Yvonne explained the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which provides free meals to students; the proposed increases affect Seton Catholic School (not part of the CEP) and adults who purchase meals. The board approved raising adult lunch from $5.00 to $5.25 and adult breakfast from $2.00 to $3.00 to better cover market cost increases.
The board also approved a 3% increase for non‑bargained miscellaneous and administrative employees as part of a separate personnel action.
