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Racine Unified board advances new contractor-selection language to consent agenda
Summary
The board reviewed language requiring the superintendent to present, before selecting contractors on construction or renovation projects over $1 million, an evaluation of bids showing community benefit, environmental responsibility and workforce equity; the change will move to the consent agenda and to the governance committee in May.
The Racine Unified School Board reviewed proposed language that would require the superintendent to present, before selecting a successful bid on construction or renovation projects that exceed $1 million, an evaluation explaining how each contractor’s proposal reflects the district’s commitment to community benefit, environmental responsibility and workforce equity.
The draft language — prepared by board member Miss Walker Cleveland and read aloud by the chair during the April 13 work session — would require that "the superintendent…
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