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Board approves track resurfacing, tutoring program and vendor contracts; accepts donations
Summary
The board approved a track resurfacing project (vendor quote just under $200,000, operations funds encumbered), continued after‑school tutoring for grades 6–12 (~$11,000), renewed vendor agreements for two‑way radio licensing and approved donations and partnership agreements.
At its meeting the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation board approved several operational and financial items, including a track resurfacing project, continuation of after‑school tutoring and multi‑year vendor and partnership agreements.
Facilities staff said the outdoor track—originally built in 1980 and resurfaced in prior years—requires milling and overlay work followed by a new latex surface. The recommended vendor quoted just under $200,000; administration proposed encumbering funds from the operations fund this fiscal year and scheduling the work for next summer. The board moved to approve proceeding and encumbering the funds; the motion carried.
The board also approved continuing after‑school tutoring for grades 6–12 at two sessions per week at an estimated annual cost of about $11,000. Administrators said average participation for the high school program typically ranges from about 10–12 students per grading period.
During the financial report, the board reviewed July balances, noted a renewed First Source CD and monthly claims totaling $1,267,153.38; administration also presented a 10‑year Vertronics contract for two‑way radio licensing to provide bus communications. The board accepted multiple donations for school supplies, field trips, FFA contributions and athletics, including memorial and corporate gifts; acceptance motions were approved.
Other routine business included renewing student‑teaching agreements and approving an Ivy Tech welding pathway partnership. The meeting also opened with a spotlight update from the district SRO and included principal reports about a strong start to the school year and third‑grade pass‑rate highlights.
Next procedural steps: administration will encumber funds for the track project and finalize vendor scheduling; the board requested details on warranty and timeline as needed before the work begins.
