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Shikellamy board approves door, signage and large flooring purchases; mowing contract draws split vote
Summary
Trustees approved a set of property and capital-project contracts including a door replacement, LED sign and Kinetex flooring purchases for three elementary schools; the common-grounds mowing contract passed on a 5–4 split after discussion about rebidding.
The Shikellamy School District board on March 12 approved multiple property and capital projects covering building access, exterior signage and large flooring purchases while recording several divided votes.
The board approved a COSTARS proposal from Lezzer Commercial Door for removal and installation of a new door at the Island Park Administrative Center at an estimated cost of $4,182; the motion carried with a single Nay from Wendy Wiest. Trustees also unanimously approved purchase and installation of a double-sided LED electronic message board and topper at Priestley Elementary School for $23,422 and related electrical work for $1,480.
A credit change order for Hepco Construction was authorized for $46,896.96 to reflect unused quantity allowances from the athletic complex general construction bid. The board then approved CoStars flooring purchases (Kinetex) from Garvey’s Floor Gallery for three buildings: Chief Shikellamy Elementary ($242,722.92), Oaklyn Elementary ($244,146.12) and Priestley Elementary ($240,481.46). That motion passed with a recorded Nay from Lori Garman.
The board also approved a common-grounds mowing contract with Golden’s Lawn Care & Landscaping effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The mowing contract vote was split: Yea votes from Jenna Eister-Whitaker, Lori Garman, Slade Shreck, Joseph Stutzman and Wendy Wiest; Nay votes from Julie Brosius, Chris Bucher, Dennis Deitrich and Tara Sprenkel. President Tara Sprenkel said she was interested in rebidding the mowing contract to seek more competitive pricing.
Board members said payments for many of the items will be charged to Capital Reserve Fund as indicated in the meeting materials. The board adjourned at 7:57 p.m. and moved to an executive session for personnel and property discussions.
Vote tallies and recorded Nays are reflected in the meeting minutes for each motion.
