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Charles City board approves audit contract, Chromebooks, bus, fire‑panel and other purchases
Summary
The Charles City board approved multiple routine contracts and purchases including an auditing contract, network access points, Chromebooks ($350,910), a 65‑passenger bus ($145,143), and replacement switch gear; the board also approved a bid for a fire‑panel replacement (transcript figure unclear).
At its regular meeting the Charles City Community School District board approved a bundle of contracts and purchases recommended by district staff.
Contracts and procurement votes recorded by voice included: approval of an auditing contract with Anderson Larkin Company PC (term length discussed in the meeting), approval of a Riverside Technologies low bid to replace 96 wireless access points, and acceptance of a CDW quote for Chromebooks totaling $350,910.
The board also approved a low bid for a fire‑panel replacement at Lincoln Elementary from Summit Fire Protection; the transcript records the bid figure as "193,42628," which is unclear in formatting (see clarifying details). The board approved purchase of a new 65‑passenger school bus at $145,143; discussion noted new buses include onboard cameras, seat belts and other safety features. The board additionally approved replacement of failing main electrical switch gear at the high school as a safety pebble project; delivery lead time for the switch gear was described as six to eight weeks.
All of the listed motions were carried by voice vote. Several items were described as routine or safety‑driven; the board and staff noted ongoing coordination to finalize contract language or redlines on certain agreements before execution.
The board did not provide individual roll‑call vote tallies in the transcript; votes were recorded by voice ("all those in favor say aye").
