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Board approves grant-funded purchase of treadmills and bikes for staff wellness centers
Summary
Using school‑based health center grant funds, the board approved a locally sourced vendor's bid to buy a treadmill and exercise bike for each campus (plus dumbbells), with district staff noting about $827 would remain in the grant after purchase.
Board members approved using grant funds from the school‑based health center to purchase exercise equipment for staff wellness centers at each campus.
Item presentation: staff obtained three bids for a treadmill and bike at each campus and reported the low quote from NordicTrack at about $25,293.95 but said two other vendors flagged that NordicTrack's quoted models were residential and could void a warranty in a commercial setting. A local vendor (Total Fitness Shop) offered a higher commercial quote and maintenance support; staff recommended the local vendor and told the board about an estimated $827 remaining in the grant after the purchase.
“I'm requesting that we go with that bid with your total fitness shop,” the presenter said, noting the vendor will provide local maintenance and service. A board member moved to approve the purchase and the motion was seconded; the board approved the use of grant funds by voice vote.
Staff said equipment will be placed at each campus (intermediate and primary to share space in a portable building near the clinic) and principals have identified locations for the gear. The district said the purchase is intended to increase staff access to on‑site fitness options and that future grant funds could expand the offering.
The action was an authorization to spend grant monies; implementation details (vendor contract, installation schedule and any maintenance agreement) will be completed by staff.
