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Finance committee approves Maple Glenn bids, copier lease renewal and settlements; accepts Phillies donation
Summary
The committee accepted low bids for two Maple Glenn Elementary projects, approved renewal of the Toshiba copier lease with lower per‑copy maintenance, approved two assessment settlement stipulations already budgeted for, and accepted a $1,000 Phillies donation for Jarretttown Elementary.
At its May 13 meeting the Upper Dublin School District Finance Committee signaled approval to award multiple routine contracts and accept items included in the staff consent agenda.
Facilities reported two bids for Maple Glenn Elementary repairs: glazing replacement (low bid $71,800) and exterior masonry work (low bid $109,500). Architect Michael Johnson recommended accepting the low bidders based on prior performance; the committee authorized staff to move those awards forward.
The committee also agreed to a five‑year renewal and maintenance agreement with Toshiba for district copiers. Staff said the maintenance portion is charged on a per‑copy basis; the new agreement is expected to reduce overall costs by about $6,300 annually by lowering per‑copy maintenance rates. Total annual lease and service costs are roughly $45,000 before consumable adjustments; annual copy volume is approximately 1.9–2.0 million pages.
Two settlement stipulations for property assessment appeals were recommended for approval and were already reflected in the revenue projections: a $30,276 tax loss this year and $40,939 next year for 500 Office Center Drive, and a $134,500 reduction in 2026–27 for 1100 Virginia Drive. Staff noted appraisals and the county common‑level ratio drove these appeals and said the settlements were within anticipated estimates.
The committee accepted a $1,000 donation from the Philadelphia Phillies, directed to Jarretttown Elementary’s life‑skills program, and thanked the teacher who made the nomination. Members indicated these items would proceed to the full board with corrected contract dates and the usual documentation.
The committee asked staff to finalize contracts, correct dates in the Toshiba documents, and record the assessment settlements in the district’s revenue forecasts.
