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District approves Mission Mountain siding quote after debate over steel vs. vinyl and color
Summary
Members voted to accept Mission Mountain's quote No. 357 and discussed product type (steel vs. vinyl), fire-code compliance, warranty/fading and installation timing; the recorded contract total in the transcript is unclear.
A motion to accept Mission Mountain's siding quote No. 357 was recorded and approved at a district meeting after discussion about product type, color selection and scheduling to meet the summer break. The motion referenced a total printed in the meeting record as "$15.02 87"; the numeric amount was unclear in the transcript.
Members compared two bids: Mission's proposal used steel siding and was recorded as about $100 cheaper than an Artisan (vinyl) submittal. Participants said steel would meet fire-code concerns while Artisan's vinyl option might require additional confirmation of ASTM compliance. One staff member advised checking with a local building-code official after contacting a state inspector.
The record includes discussion of color choices (black, gray, a "classic green," "aged copper" and red trim), fading and a 30-year color-warranty claim for some products. Several participants recommended comparing color chips at the building before finalizing a selection; the group planned to take samples outside to view them next to the existing siding.
A staff member described the previous siding's failure as likely caused by road salt spray and recommended installing flashing over adjacent concrete and considering liquid de-icers as a mitigation. Board members discussed lead times for manufacture and delivery (some colors noted as taking "6 to 8 weeks," while others were listed as available in about four weeks) and debated whether the contractor could meet the preferred installation window during summer school break.
Why it matters: the contract covers exterior work on a school facility and affects building safety, maintenance budgets and the student environment. The meeting record does not include a clear numeric total for the award in the transcript and does not attach a formal contract document to the minutes provided in the audio transcript.
What’s next: the contract was approved on the record; members agreed to finalize color choices based on availability and to confirm timelines with the contractor so installation can occur during a low-occupancy summer window if possible.
