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Mars Area SD board authorizes lead testing vendor up to $6,500, tables one buildings item and elects treasurer
Summary
The Mars Area School District board voted to authorize water sampling and lead testing at district properties with spending capped at $6,500, tabled a buildings-and-grounds item, and elected Anthony DePretis as treasurer in a 5–3 roll-call vote.
The Mars Area School District board approved authorization for district staff to contract for pond water sampling and lead testing at district buildings at a cost not to exceed $6,500 and took several routine actions, including tabling a buildings-and-grounds item and electing a treasurer.
Board business and votes dominated the meeting. The board first carried finance item(s) listed as "numbers 22" by roll call (reported as six yes, two no, one absent). Later, members agreed to table buildings-and-grounds item number 1 after a motion and second. The board then voted to add and approve buildings-and-grounds item number 3, which authorizes the district solicitor, business manager and the director of buildings and grounds to approve a pond water-sampling and lead-testing vendor and issue a report at a cost not to exceed $6,500. Board members discussed past contract terms and the need to finish sampling while students are in school before approving the authorization.
The board also filled the internal treasurer post. Nominations were opened for treasurer and Anthony DePretis was nominated. Nominations were closed and the board conducted a roll-call vote that resulted in a 5–3 vote in favor; the chair announced the motion carried and DePretis was elected treasurer.
The meeting closed with routine announcements and recognition items. The public comment period drew no speakers in the room; the board then received remarks from a union representative urging a timely contract settlement, and administrators thanked retirees and staff.
Votes and actions at a glance: - Finance item(s) "numbers 22": roll-call vote recorded as 6 yes, 2 no, 1 absent; motion carried. - Buildings & Grounds item 1: motion to table; motion carried by voice vote. - Buildings & Grounds item 3 (added and approved): authorization for pond water sampling and lead testing; spending cap $6,500; motion carried by voice vote. - Treasurer nomination: Anthony DePretis nominated and elected by roll-call vote, 5–3.
The board adjourned the public session and scheduled a brief closed session to discuss personnel.
