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Board approves tennis contract, new auditors, HR software and personnel actions
Summary
At its meeting the Fairmont Area School District board approved awarding a $378,000 tennis court contract, contracted CliftonLarsonAllen for 2026 audit services, switched HR software to Red Rover with compatible time clocks, accepted a paraprofessional resignation and approved spring coaches.
At a regularly scheduled Fairmont Area School District board meeting, members approved several operational contracts and personnel actions.
Tennis courts: The board awarded the Thermo Junior Senior High School 2026 tennis court project to Nielsen Blacktopping and Concrete Inc. for $378,000 after finding the apparent low bidder, WW Blacktopping Inc., did not meet project specifications and following ISG’s recommendation. Board members said the project is funded through the district’s long‑term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan. A proposed alternate to add pickleball courts was explored but not included because it would not meet the LTFM funding criteria.
Audit services: The board approved hiring CliftonLarsonAllen to perform the fiscal‑year 2026 financial statement audit, at a contract price of $25,750, plus $1,513 for technology/CSV support and $4,500 for a single audit of one major program. The district received five proposals for the work; officials said the change would save approximately $12,500 versus the 2025 audit cost.
HR systems and time clocks: The board voted to not renew the district’s contract with Frontline for timekeeping and hiring and to contract with Red Rover; members said the change should yield savings after the first year and bring improved HR functionality. The board also approved purchasing Touch and Go time clocks compatible with the new system for school and maintenance sites; the devices are expected to have a seven‑year lifespan.
Personnel and appointments: The board accepted the resignation of Chelsea Jensen, an elementary paraprofessional, effective Feb. 20, 2026; minutes show Jensen had been employed since Jan. 24, 2024. The board also approved the posted list of spring coaches for the 2025–2026 season, noting strong volunteer interest and continued district funding for some club sports.
Votes and motion notes: Most motions passed by voice vote; the meeting record does not include detailed roll‑call tallies. Where the record identified movers or seconders, the motion to award the tennis contract was moved by Marie and seconded by Dan; the Touch and Go time clock motion was moved by Dan and seconded by Marie. Other motions show a motion and second in the record but do not identify the mover by name. All listed motions in the meeting packet were approved as presented.
