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Fort LeBoeuf board authorizes bid process for Waterford Elementary renovation, including Pre-K addition
Summary
The board unanimously authorized administration to begin bidding a renovation of Waterford Elementary that will address roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, technology and fire protection and add Pre-K programming; consultants from HRLC and HF Lenz were introduced to explain the plans.
The Fort LeBoeuf School District Board of Directors on April 23 unanimously authorized the administration to begin the bid process for a major renovation of Waterford Elementary that would include roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, technology and fire-protection upgrades and educational renovations to add Pre-K programming.
Superintendent Rick Emerick introduced the preliminary plans and brought forward consultants Chris Coughlin of HRLC and George McMillan of HF Lenz to explain the project scope and next steps for bidding. The board voted to give administration the authority "to take all steps necessary or advisable to bid the Waterford Elementary renovation project," a motion made by Bob Oberlander and seconded by Mike Rose and carried with an all-ayes vote.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sean Wolfrom expanded on the scope the consultants presented and noted district academic operations during the testing window, saying the PSSA testing was successful at Fort LeBoeuf "despite statewide login issues at the Pennsylvania Department of Education that affected some students and teachers." Dr. Wolfrom also highlighted recent district events and student recognitions.
The authorization directs staff to prepare bid documents and pursue required procurement steps; the minutes do not specify a construction timeline, contract award dates or estimated total project cost. The board did not approve a construction contract at the meeting; it approved only the step to solicit bids and move the project into the procurement phase.
Next steps as described in the minutes: administration and the district’s consultants will proceed with preparing and advertising bid packages for the listed scopes of work. The board did not record a projected schedule for construction or a funding source in the minutes.
