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Thompson Board approves up to $25,633 from non-lapsing account to repair school generator
Summary
The Thompson Board of Education voted unanimously July 11 to use up to $25,633 from a non-lapsing account to replace a radiator and repair the school's generator, which the district says is needed because the school now serves as the town's emergency shelter.
On July 11, 2024, the Thompson Board of Education voted unanimously to use up to $25,633 from a non-lapsing account to repair a school generator, approving a motion from William Witkowski that was seconded by Justin Yong.
The board moved quickly after hearing that the generator's radiator requires replacement. "The radiator in the generator needs to be replaced," said William Birch. "There needs to be a working generator as the school is now the town's emergency shelter." Birch said he already had one quote and would seek additional bids from other vendors.
Board discussion focused on how to pay for the repair. William Steglitz said the Finance Sub-Committee had discussed two options: drawing from the non-lapsing account or using funds from the FY2024 maintenance budget. "There are two options that were discussed at the Finance Sub-Committee meeting," Steglitz said, citing those alternatives. William Witkowski stated the subcommittee recommended using funds from the non-lapsing account.
Witkowski moved "to use up to $25,633 from the non-lapsing account for the generator repairs, under William Birch's discretion for lead time from other vendors." The motion passed unanimously; the transcript records the outcome as "Motion — Passes. Unanimous." The minutes do not list individual vote counts.
Following the vote, Kristin Schultz moved to adjourn; Jessica Bolte seconded, and the board adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The minutes were submitted by Danielle M. Pederson, Recording Secretary.
The decision directs staff to proceed with arranging the repair and obtaining any additional quotes as needed; the minutes do not specify a vendor or timetable beyond authorizing Birch to manage lead times and vendor selection.
