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Shoals board awards mowing and construction contracts, approves transfer to close FEMA account
Summary
At its March meeting the Shoals Community School Corp. board approved a mowing contract, a construction-management agreement and a resolution moving $18,000 from a construction bond account to a debt-service fund to close out a FEMA construction account; multiple personnel and trip requests were also approved.
The Shoals Community School Corp. board approved several operational contracts and routine personnel actions at its March meeting, including awarding a multi-year mowing contract, contracting construction management for a ceiling upgrade and approving a transfer to clear a FEMA construction account.
Board members voted to accept “option one” on the mowing bids after the administration read three proposals showing per‑season pricing for 2026–2028. The board carried the motion to award the mowing contract; the chair opened for discussion on trim and frequency before the vote.
The board also approved a construction‑management contract with TechCon and a project to upgrade the multi‑purpose room ceiling so the gym can return to student use. The contractor indicated about three weeks of lead time before work begins and will order materials promptly, the board was told.
On finance, the superintendent said Treasurer Kendra Wright identified approximately $18,000 remaining in the FEMA construction account; administration recommended transferring that balance from the 0700 construction fund to the 0200 debt service fund to clear the FEMA account. The board approved the resolution to move the funds.
The meeting’s consent items included multiple personnel approvals and volunteer coach appointments pending background checks, as well as trip and facility‑use requests for prom, senior trips, robotics, and various student activities. The board approved substitute teacher appointments, a custodial resignation with transition to substitute status, and a maintenance contractor for semiannual generator service at the FEMA shelter.
All motions were presented on the consent or regular agenda and carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were provided in the public record. The board chair closed the business portion of the meeting after approving claims and routine financial reports.
The administration said the ceiling upgrade will be paid from bond funds and that project scheduling will require clearing the multi‑purpose room prior to contractors beginning work. The finance office will complete the FEMA account reconciliation once state reimbursements are posted.
