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School board approves three elementary facility projects and consent items in unanimous votes
Summary
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District board unanimously approved three elementary-school construction projects (masonry restoration and two re-roofings) and a consent agenda including roughly $6.29 million in previously certified payments during its Sept. 24 meeting.
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District board unanimously approved three elementary-school construction projects and the consent agenda at its Sept. 24 meeting.
The consent agenda passed on a motion by Mr. Mayberry, seconded by Miss Campos, with the board approving previously certified bills and payments described in the meeting as totaling approximately $6,288,773. The board recorded the final vote as 7–0.
The board then held public hearings and approved plans and specifications prepared by Angelo Architectural Associates for three projects: B-9254, masonry restoration at Garten Elementary; B-9253, roof repair at Windsor Elementary; and B-9255, roof repair at Lovejoy Elementary. Each project was introduced by Superintendent Roberts, moved by Miss Marano and seconded (by Mr. Mayberry for B-9254 and B-9255; by Miss Alonzo for B-9253), and approved by a 7–0 vote. No members of the public spoke during those hearings.
What passed - Consent agenda: motion by Mr. Mayberry, second Miss Campos; vote 7–0. The agenda materials listed previously certified bills and payments totaling about $6,288,773. - B-9254 (Garten Elementary masonry restoration): motion by Miss Marano, second Mr. Mayberry; approved 7–0. - B-9253 (Windsor Elementary roof repair): motion by Miss Marano, second Miss Alonzo; approved 7–0. - B-9255 (Lovejoy Elementary roof repair): motion by Miss Marano, second Mr. Mayberry; approved 7–0.
Why it matters The votes clear the way for planned facility repairs at three elementary schools; the projects were presented as routine plans and specifications and received no public objections during hearings. The consent vote approved a set of bills and payments the board had previously certified for payment.
What’s next Board members proceeded to committee updates and the superintendent’s report before voting to enter a closed session to discuss pending or imminent litigation under Iowa law. Project timelines, contract awards and implementation details were not covered in depth during the meeting and were not specified in the public record provided at the hearing.
