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Tipton R‑VI board delays bathroom bid pending asbestos test, approves gym roof repair and renews audit contract
Summary
Trustees asked for an apples‑to‑apples comparison on two bathroom floor bids that differ by about $121,372 and require asbestos testing; they approved a $4,660 gym roof repair and renewed the district audit contract with the incumbent firm at a reduced fee.
The Tipton R‑VI Board of Education asked administrators to collect more information on bathroom‑floor bids and asbestos testing before awarding a contract, approved a $4,660 repair to the high‑school gym roof flashing, and approved renewing the district’s audit contract with the incumbent firm.
Facilities staff presented two bids for epoxy bathroom floors at the elementary/preschool area; the lower bid does not include wall painting and requires the district to test for asbestos (an unknown cost), while the higher bid includes wall painting. Trustees asked staff to obtain an apples‑to‑apples comparison and turnaround times so action can be taken quickly this summer if warranted.
Weathercraft inspected roof problems and recommended a repair for improperly installed gym flashing. The board approved the $4,660 repair and asked staff to gather additional quotes comparing metal roofing options and longer‑term durability for the maintenance building roof; members raised structural and foundation questions about the maintenance building and directed staff to collect more data before major work.
On audit services, the administration recommended staying with the incumbent auditing firm; trustees approved the recommendation after the firm offered a reduced fee because a federal single audit is not required this year.
Trustees closed the regular meeting with a motion to enter executive session under cited statutes.
