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Board awards several construction contracts, adopts policies and supports WISD budget
Summary
Trustees approved multiple Series 1 construction bid packages (field reconstruction, fieldhouse, high‑school additions and roof replacements), adopted policies 6424 and 3308, and passed a WISD budget resolution; several items were discussed with budget variances noted.
At its May 18 meeting the Dexter Community School District board approved a slate of construction contract awards and routine governance items.
Contracts and bids: The board accepted Facilities Committee recommendations and awarded the Challenger Field Reconstruction contract (bid package Series 1, Package 3) to the contractor listed in the packet for a total not to exceed $240,000. The board approved Series 1 Bid Package 4 for the Fieldhouse, which includes site work and a large athletic‑equipment package; the total recommended bid value was discussed alongside a budget variance (the recommended package value exceeded the initial budgeted line by a modest amount). The board also approved partial Series 1 Bid Package 6 for high school additions and Series 1 Bid Package 7 awards for the Wylie roof replacement ($569,500) and the high school gym roof ($242,575). Trustees noted instances where low bidders lacked full scope and the committee recommended second bidders in a few categories to ensure complete contract performance.
Policies and resolutions: The board approved Policy 6424 (Purchasing Cards) and Policy 3308 (Advertising) following committee review and a second reading. Trustees discussed authority levels in the advertising policy and how the guidelines align with existing practice. The board also adopted a resolution expressing support for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) proposed 2026–27 general and special education budgets, with the packet noting a deadline for local district comments.
Votes were recorded by roll call on these action items. Trustees asked staff to continue monitoring remaining bid categories and finalize technology procurement later in June.
Next steps: Facilities and district staff will finalize contracts and schedule summer construction work so projects occur while students are out. Staff will report back on any material changes to scope or budget variance.
