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Committee reviews bus garage closeout, tank relocation change order and Russell Elementary boiler-room credit

Marple Newtown School Board · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Facilities staff told the committee the bus garage and parking lot renovation is in punch-list closeout with one remaining contractor and said the project cost was over $4 million; a late change order to relocate tanks reduced cost and kept the schedule. A credit change order for the Russell Elementary boiler room was also presented.

A facilities staff member updated the committee on capital projects, saying credit change orders tied to the bus garage and parking lot renovations reflect punch-list work as the district moves to closeout. When a committee member asked the total project cost, the facilities staff said, “It was over $4 million.”

The presenter described agenda item 4.04 as a change order to relocate fuel/water tanks after crews encountered a concrete pad when excavating. The facilities staff said relocating the tanks was less costly and would keep the project on schedule, and that the change order is being submitted late because the issue became clear during excavation.

The committee also heard that item 4.05 is a credit change order for the boiler room at Russell Elementary, characterized as a punch-list item as multiple projects are finalized. The facilities presenter indicated most work is complete and the remaining items are minor closeout tasks.

No formal votes were recorded in the committee update; staff said they would follow up with additional project documentation and a walk-through for board members who requested to see the completed site.